Crime Rate in Bentham & Ingleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentham & Ingleton

The total recorded crimes in Bentham & Ingleton, Craven, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentham & Ingleton crime rate of 26.99 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 Bentham & Ingleton, encompassing approximately 778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bentham & Ingleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowkber Lane with total crimes: 2
  • New Road with total crimes: 2
  • Low Bentham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bentham & Ingleton?

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

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Bentham & Ingleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Craven average, with 302 crimes compared to 306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bentham & Ingleton had fewer crimes than the Craven average, with 280 crimes compared to 310. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Craven, Bentham & Ingleton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bentham & Ingleton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bentham & Ingleton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 26.99 ranking 8th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Bentham & Ingleton crimes were 302. The crime rate of Bentham & Ingleton in 2024 was 388.12 (year) or 32.34 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bentham & Ingleton were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 359.85 (year) or 29.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentham & Ingleton)CrimesRank (Bentham & Ingleton)CrimesRank (Bentham & Ingleton)
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
Mid Craven31 5206 7223 8
Settle & Penyghent27 6195 8263 6
Aire Valley19 9229 6241 7
Wharfedale22 7108 9128 9

Bentham & Ingleton 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 (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In February 2025, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bentham & Ingleton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bentham & Ingleton postcode area is presented below.

1. Lowkber Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Low Bentham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Black Bank Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Pant Head Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Old Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Thacking Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Ingles (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bank Bottom (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Burnmoor Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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