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 July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby crime rate of 5.87 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookside with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Bridge with total crimes: 4
  • Bow Bridge Drive with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Craven.

    • 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 areas in the Craven.

  • 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 July 2025 the Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby)CrimesRank (Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby)CrimesRank (Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby)
Skipton West & West Craven50 1629 1472 1
Skipton East & South42 3376 2429 2
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven42 2371 3364 4
Bentham & Ingleton21 7302 5280 5
Aire Valley24 5229 6241 7
Settle & Penyghent23 6195 8263 6
Mid Craven15 8206 7223 8
Wharfedale11 9108 9128 9

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202517
April 202514
March 20256
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 202520
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
March 20254
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 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

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 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

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

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

1. Brookside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Bridge (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bow Bridge Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Higher Raikes Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Pinfold (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Primrose Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ermysted Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Raikeswood Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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