Crime Rate in Skipton East & South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skipton East & South

The total recorded crimes in Skipton East & South, Craven, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skipton East & South crime rate of 3.07 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 East & South, encompassing approximately 12,717 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Skipton East & South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4
  • North Parade with total crimes: 4

How safe is Skipton East & South?

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

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Skipton East & South reported a higher crime volume than the Craven average, with 376 crimes compared to 306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skipton East & South witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

    • In 2023, Skipton East & South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Craven average, with 429 crimes compared to 310. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skipton East & South witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Craven, Skipton East & South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Skipton East & South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skipton East & South has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 2th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Skipton East & South crimes were 376. The crime rate of Skipton East & South in 2024 was 29.57 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skipton East & South were around 429 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.73 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skipton East & South)CrimesRank (Skipton East & South)CrimesRank (Skipton East & South)
Skipton West & West Craven47 1629 1472 1
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby36 4341 4390 3
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven36 3371 3364 4
Bentham & Ingleton21 8302 5280 5
Mid Craven31 5206 7223 8
Settle & Penyghent27 6195 8263 6
Aire Valley19 9229 6241 7
Wharfedale22 7108 9128 9

Skipton East & South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 20258
October 202411
September 202419
August 20248
July 202414
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
October 20243
September 20247
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
October 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Skipton East & South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Skipton East & South postcode area is presented below.

1. Waterside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Rombalds Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sidgwick Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Firth Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Crag View Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whinny Gill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Oval (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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