Crime in Skipton West & West Craven, Craven
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Drugs: 3Shoplifting: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Dale Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Swadford Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Burnside Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Whinfield Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Back Bridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sawley Street Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near West Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Beech Hill Road Map | Possession of weapons: 1 | 1 |
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Anti Social Behaviour - Bus Station and surrounds - response to all forms of ASB in town centre focusing in and around the Bus Station.
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
High Visibility Patrols continuing in and around Bus Station and Town centre, working closely with Skipton BID and Shopwatch. Some youths are known to be out of area- their Police Forces are working with us to deal with this at source.
Youth being robustly dealt with and engagement with parents and schools ongoing.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Successful operations have reduced shoptheft from smaller, independent business in Skipton Town. This has moved onto the larger stores and those more out of the centre.
Issued: 31 Mar 2026
Status Update
Increased work both overt and plain-clothes to tackle those groups who are known to target the Skipton area. Working with the BID, the Community Safety Hub and local retailers is addressing the issues with a partnership approach.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
Information to suggest that some local shops in the area are selling illegal vapes, alcohol to minors and selling stolen items.
Issued: 12 Aug 2025
Status Update
Ongoing work to have certain premises closed down- ongoing compliance visits and visible patrols.
Further stores identified as potential offenders.
Actioned: 31 Mar 2026
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21 Gargrave Road Skipton
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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
21 Gargrave Road Skipton
Police Surgery
meetingPC 547 Leverton will be at the Farm Shop to discuss any queries.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
21 Gargrave Road Skipton
Police Surgery
meetingPC 547 Leverton will be at the Farm Shop to discuss any queries.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
21 Gargrave Road Skipton
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