Crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa at a glance
- Crime trends in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- Types of crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- Ripon Ure Bank & Spa compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- Demographics of Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- Questions about crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (61) and shoplifting (27) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 339 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,427 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa of any year here (339 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 339 | 40.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 397 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 391 | 46.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 464 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 456 | 54.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 580 | 68.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 66.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 508 | 60.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 531 | 63.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 54 to 27 and anti-social behaviour fell from 91 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ripon Ure Bank & Spa; the highest is Ripon Minster & Moorside (78.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wathvale & Bishop Monkton (29.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripon Ure Bank & Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | 695 | 78.8 | +96% |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 278 | 29.6 | -27% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | -18% |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 407 | 55.0 | +37% |
| Bedale | 231 | 45.5 | +13% |
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 432 | 49.0 | +22% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +63% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westgate” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westgate | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Ash Bank Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Doublegates Green | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 13 |
| On or near North Road | 12 |
| On or near Trinity Lane | 11 |
| On or near Old Park Mews | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Wayne Tarbard Close | 10 |
Of the 278 crimes in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 18.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa has an estimated population of 8,427 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ripon Ure Bank & Spa average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ripon Ure Bank & Spa a safe place to live?
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa recorded 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripon Ure Bank & Spa was down 15% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 397 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ripon Ure Bank & Spa?
About 8,427 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ripon Ure Bank & Spa?
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa 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.