WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: North Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Upper Dales, Richmondshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Upper Dales, localized within Richmondshire.

Total Crimes

11
trending_down -31.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

25.2per 1k
trending_up +0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,196

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Burglary4
Violence & Sexual Offences4
Vehicle Crime1
Other Theft1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Hearne Coal Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Broad Close Map
Burglary: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Gayle Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Turfy Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Quaker Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Burglary: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Richmondshire district.

Local Rank

#2safest in Richmondshire

National Safety

Top 7%Safest

City Average

38.49per 1k

Local Policing

Settle

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Local Priorities

With darker nights there is sometimes an increase in burglaries and suspicious incidents across the Craven District.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols and dedicated specialist resources have seen arrests for Quad thefts and the number of these offences have decreased. However, some offences against houses and outbuildings occur due to doors being left open- please remember to close and lock your doors.
Patrol plan created based on current crime patterns and analysis of incidents and intelligence
Support from other North Yorkshire Police departments including Roads Policing, Rural Task Force and Operational Support teams in patrolling the Craven District especially during darkness hours
Creation of a dedicated Burglary team to look at detecting more crimes and arresting offenders
Neighbourhood Policing Team revisits of victims and locations to ensure that surrounding properties are made aware and crime prevention advice given
Cross border communication with Lancashire and West Yorkshire Police to share intelligence and information about possible offenders

Actioned: 9 Mar 2026

Cannabis Grows in Settle / North Craven areas.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Work with numbers partner agencies, along with proactive arrests has disrupted these activities Ongoing work continues with this disruption.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN25

Surgery - Hellifield Institute

meeting

PCSO 5881 Runciman will be at Hellifield Institute between 1100-1200 to discuss any local concerns or issues that you wish to raise with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Hellifield Institute 1 Main Road Hellifield

JUL23

Surgery - Hellifield Institute

meeting

PCSO 5881 Runciman will be at Hellifield Institute between 1100-1200 to discuss any local concerns or issues that you wish to raise with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Hellifield Institute 1 Main Road Hellifield

AUG27

Surgery - Hellifield Institute

meeting

PCSO 5881 Runciman will be at Hellifield Institute between 1000-1200 to discuss any local concerns or issues that you wish to raise with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Hellifield Institute 1 Main Road Hellifield

SEP24

Surgery - Hellifield Institute

meeting

PCSO 5881 Runciman will be at Hellifield Institute between 1000-1200 to discuss any local concerns or issues that you wish to raise with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Hellifield Institute 1 Main Road Hellifield

OCT29

Surgery - Hellifield Institute

meeting

PCSO 5881 Runciman will be at Hellifield Institute between 1000-1200 to discuss any local concerns or issues that you wish to raise with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Hellifield Institute 1 Main Road Hellifield

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