Crime Rate in Settle & Penyghent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Settle & Penyghent

The total recorded crimes in Settle & Penyghent, Craven, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Settle & Penyghent crime rate of 100.62 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 Settle & Penyghent, encompassing approximately 258 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Settle & Penyghent Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 7
  • Old Oliver Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Tod Holes Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Settle & Penyghent?

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

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Settle & Penyghent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Craven average, with 195 crimes compared to 306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Settle & Penyghent recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other cities.

    • In 2023, Settle & Penyghent had fewer crimes than the Craven average, with 263 crimes compared to 310. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Settle & Penyghent recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Settle & Penyghent Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Settle & Penyghent has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 100.62 ranking 3th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Settle & Penyghent crimes were 195. The crime rate of Settle & Penyghent in 2024 was 754.64 (year) or 62.89 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Settle & Penyghent were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1017.80 (year) or 84.82 (month) ranking 6 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
Bentham & Ingleton18 7302 5280 5
Aire Valley22 6229 6241 7
Mid Craven16 8206 7223 8
Wharfedale9 9108 9128 9

Settle & Penyghent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 202412
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Settle & Penyghent in March 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Old Oliver Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Burglary1
3. Tod Holes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Delaney Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Howson'S Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kings Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bankwell Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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