Crime Rate in Skipton West & West Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skipton West & West Craven

The total recorded crimes in Skipton West & West Craven, Craven, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skipton West & West Craven crime rate of 6.81 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 West & West Craven, encompassing approximately 6,904 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Skipton West & West Craven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swadford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Brewery Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Skipton West & West Craven?

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

  • Relative to Craven:

    • In 2024, Skipton West & West Craven reported a higher crime volume than the Craven average, with 629 crimes compared to 306. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skipton West & West Craven witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

    • In 2023, Skipton West & West Craven experienced a greater number of crimes than the Craven average, with 472 crimes compared to 310. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skipton West & West Craven witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Craven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skipton West & West Craven Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skipton West & West Craven has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 1th out of 8 in the Craven, UK

In 2024, the total Skipton West & West Craven crimes were 629. The crime rate of Skipton West & West Craven in 2024 was 91.10 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Craven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skipton West & West Craven were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.36 (year) or 5.70 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Craven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skipton West & West Craven)CrimesRank (Skipton West & West Craven)CrimesRank (Skipton West & West Craven)
Skipton East & South39 2376 2429 2
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 West & West Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202519
January 20251
October 202421
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 202417
July 20248
June 202436
May 20248

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Skipton West & West Craven in May 2025

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

1. Swadford Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
2. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Burnside Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ruskin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Sawley Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carletonside Fold (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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