Crime in Bentham & Ingleton: statistics, rates and trends
252 crimes were recorded in Bentham & Ingleton in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bentham & Ingleton at a glance
- Crime trends in Bentham & Ingleton
- Types of crime in Bentham & Ingleton
- Bentham & Ingleton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bentham & Ingleton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bentham & Ingleton
- Demographics of Bentham & Ingleton
- Questions about crime in Bentham & Ingleton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (42) and other theft (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bentham & Ingleton | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 252 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,742 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bentham & Ingleton peaked in the year to August 2021 (439 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (240). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 252 | 32.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 240 | 31.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 37.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 321 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 305 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 439 | 56.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 369 | 47.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 328 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 326 | 42.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 57 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 14.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bentham & Ingleton; the highest is Skipton West & West Craven (87.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Dales (27.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentham & Ingleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settle & Penyghent | 197 | 34.4 | +6% |
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | +9% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -6% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 552 | 87.4 | +169% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 360 | 61.4 | +89% |
| Skipton East & South | 390 | 50.7 | +56% |
| Upper Dales | 157 | 27.7 | -15% |
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bentham & Ingleton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Main Street” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Main Street | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Burnmoor Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Duke Street | 9 |
| On or near Eskew Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Uppergate | 9 |
| On or near Oddie'S Lane | 8 |
| On or near Wesley Way | 8 |
| On or near Mewith Lane | 7 |
| On or near High View | 6 |
Of the 210 crimes in Bentham & Ingleton with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bentham & Ingleton has an estimated population of 7,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bentham & Ingleton average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bentham & Ingleton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bentham & Ingleton a safe place to live?
Bentham & Ingleton recorded 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bentham & Ingleton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Bentham & Ingleton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentham & Ingleton was up 5% on the year before: 252 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bentham & Ingleton?
About 7,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bentham & Ingleton?
Bentham & Ingleton is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.