Crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven at a glance
- Crime trends in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- Types of crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- Demographics of Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- Questions about crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (166), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (38) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,251 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven peaked in the year to August 2020 (563 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (350). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 47.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 350 | 42.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 400 | 48.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 446 | 54.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 514 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 68.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 467 | 56.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 415 | 50.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 132 to 166 and criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 38, while other theft fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven; the highest is Skipton West & West Craven (87.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Washburn & Birstwith (30.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | -24% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 552 | 87.4 | +86% |
| Skipton East & South | 390 | 50.7 | +8% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 360 | 61.4 | +30% |
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | -24% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -35% |
| Washburn & Birstwith | 258 | 30.3 | -36% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 173 | 31.4 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jackson Row” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jackson Row | 34 |
| On or near Main Street | 24 |
| On or near Newby Street | 13 |
| On or near Greenroyd Court | 12 |
| On or near Rhodesia Street | 12 |
| On or near Police Station | 11 |
| On or near King Edward Street | 10 |
| On or near Beech Street | 9 |
| On or near Dixon Street | 9 |
| On or near Hall Street | 9 |
Of the 311 crimes in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven has an estimated population of 8,251 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven a safe place to live?
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven was up 11% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven?
About 8,251 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven?
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven 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.