Crime Rate in Mid Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Craven

The total recorded crimes in Mid Craven, Craven, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Craven crime rate of 52.42 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 Mid Craven, encompassing approximately 305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mid Craven Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 3
  • Smithy Croft Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mid Craven?

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

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Mid Craven demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Craven average, with 206 crimes compared to 306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mid Craven recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mid Craven had fewer crimes than the Craven average, with 223 crimes compared to 310. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mid Craven recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mid Craven Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mid Craven has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 52.42 ranking 8th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Mid Craven crimes were 206. The crime rate of Mid Craven in 2024 was 674.97 (year) or 56.25 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Craven were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 730.67 (year) or 60.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Craven)CrimesRank (Craven)CrimesRank (Craven)
Skipton West & West Craven57 1629 1472 1
Skipton East & South25 5376 2429 2
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby51 2341 4390 3
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven25 4371 3364 4
Settle & Penyghent26 3195 8263 6
Bentham & Ingleton18 7302 5280 5
Aire Valley22 6229 6241 7
Wharfedale9 9108 9128 9

Mid Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202420
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mid Craven in March 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Smithy Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Gisburn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Drovers Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Marton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ivy House Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crowgarth (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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