Crime Rate in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

The total recorded crimes in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby, Craven, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby crime rate of 7.68 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 Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby, encompassing approximately 6,641 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Bridge with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Kendals Yard with total crimes: 4

How safe is Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?

To understand the safety of Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby, we need to analyze Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby reported a higher crime volume than the Craven average, with 341 crimes compared to 306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other cities.

    • In 2023, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Craven average, with 390 crimes compared to 310. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Craven, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 7.68 ranking 2th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby crimes were 341. The crime rate of Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby in 2024 was 51.34 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.72 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking 3 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
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven25 4371 3364 4
Settle & Penyghent26 3195 8263 6
Bentham & Ingleton18 7302 5280 5
Aire Valley22 6229 6241 7
Mid Craven16 8206 7223 8
Wharfedale9 9108 9128 9

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 202430
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202414
June 202418
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
April 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby postcode area is presented below.

1. Mill Bridge (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Kendals Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Brookside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. The Pinfold (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Prospect Place (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Gainsborough Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Watson'S Houses (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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