Crime in Settle & Penyghent: statistics, rates and trends
197 crimes were recorded in Settle & Penyghent in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Settle & Penyghent at a glance
- Crime trends in Settle & Penyghent
- Types of crime in Settle & Penyghent
- Settle & Penyghent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Settle & Penyghent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Settle & Penyghent
- Demographics of Settle & Penyghent
- Questions about crime in Settle & Penyghent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (90), anti-social behaviour (38), criminal damage and arson (15) and other theft (15) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Settle & Penyghent | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 197 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -34% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,723 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Settle & Penyghent peaked in the year to August 2021 (334 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (183). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 197 | 34.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 52.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 183 | 32.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 291 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 287 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 334 | 58.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 280 | 48.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 311 | 54.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 245 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Settle & Penyghent; the highest is Skipton West & West Craven (87.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wharfedale, North Yorkshire (30.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Settle & Penyghent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | +3% |
| Bentham & Ingleton | 252 | 32.5 | -5% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -11% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 552 | 87.4 | +154% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 360 | 61.4 | +78% |
| Skipton East & South | 390 | 50.7 | +47% |
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | +4% |
| Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 388 | 47.0 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Settle & Penyghent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Delaney Court | 11 |
| On or near Old Oliver Lane | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Riverside View | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Church Street | 7 |
| On or near Market Place | 7 |
| On or near Mill Close | 6 |
Of the 159 crimes in Settle & Penyghent with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 51.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 15.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Settle & Penyghent has an estimated population of 5,723 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Settle & Penyghent average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Settle & Penyghent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Settle & Penyghent a safe place to live?
Settle & Penyghent recorded 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Settle & Penyghent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Settle & Penyghent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Settle & Penyghent was down 34% on the year before: 197 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Settle & Penyghent?
About 5,723 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Settle & Penyghent?
Settle & Penyghent 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.