Crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- Questions about crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
389 crimes were recorded in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven has the 3,142nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 389 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.1 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,251 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven was highest in the year to July 2020 (556 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (355). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 389 | 47.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 355 | 43.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 396 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 377 | 45.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 440 | 53.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 528 | 64.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 556 | 67.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 450 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 426 | 51.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
| July 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-45%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 9.3 | 0.61 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -20% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -45% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +83% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aire Valley | 215 | 33.4 | -29% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 540 | 85.5 | +81% |
| Skipton East & South | 395 | 51.4 | +9% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 365 | 62.2 | +32% |
| Mid Craven | 181 | 34.0 | -28% |
| Wharfedale | 148 | 30.3 | -36% |
| Washburn & Birstwith | 264 | 31.0 | -34% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 168 | 30.5 | -35% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jackson Row | 33 |
| On or near Main Street | 23 |
| On or near Newby Street | 16 |
| On or near Greenroyd Court | 13 |
| On or near Rhodesia Street | 12 |
| On or near Beech Street | 11 |
| On or near Ash Street | 10 |
| On or near Wighill Street | 9 |
| On or near Dixon Street | 7 |
| On or near Hall Street | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 19.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven has an estimated population of 8,251. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven a safe place to live?
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven recorded 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 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 10% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 355 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven?
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.