Crime Rate in Aire Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aire Valley

The total recorded crimes in Aire Valley, Craven, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aire Valley crime rate of 52.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aire Valley, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aire Valley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Croft with total crimes: 2
  • with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aire Valley?

To understand the safety of Aire Valley, we need to analyze Aire Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Aire Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Craven average, with 229 crimes compared to 306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aire Valley recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

    • In 2023, Aire Valley had fewer crimes than the Craven average, with 241 crimes compared to 310. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aire Valley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Craven, Aire Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aire Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aire Valley has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 52.34 ranking 9th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Aire Valley crimes were 229. The crime rate of Aire Valley in 2024 was 630.85 (year) or 52.57 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aire Valley were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 663.91 (year) or 55.33 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aire Valley)CrimesRank (Aire Valley)CrimesRank (Aire Valley)
Skipton West & West Craven47 1629 1472 1
Skipton East & South39 2376 2429 2
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby36 4341 4390 3
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven36 3371 3364 4
Bentham & Ingleton21 8302 5280 5
Mid Craven31 5206 7223 8
Settle & Penyghent27 6195 8263 6
Wharfedale22 7108 9128 9

Aire Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
October 20246
September 202414
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aire Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aire Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Meadow Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Beck Side Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Middleton (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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