Crime in Settle & Penyghent: statistics, rates and trends

203 crimes were recorded in Settle & Penyghent in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Settle & Penyghent has the 3,620th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Settle & Penyghent was highest in the year to July 2021 (336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (193). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Settle & Penyghent 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 falls were in burglary (-66%) and criminal damage and arson (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Settle & Penyghent

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Settle & Penyghent recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Settle & Penyghent

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Settle & Penyghent recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Settle & Penyghent

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Settle & Penyghent recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Settle & Penyghent

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Settle & Penyghent recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Settle & Penyghent

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Settle & Penyghent recorded 11 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 66% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Settle & Penyghent

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Settle & Penyghent recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Settle & Penyghent

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Settle & Penyghent recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Settle & Penyghent

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Settle & Penyghent recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Settle & Penyghent

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Settle & Penyghent recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Settle & Penyghent

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Settle & Penyghent recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Settle & Penyghent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Settle & Penyghent.

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 Settle & Penyghent over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Settle & Penyghent 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.

Settle & Penyghent has an estimated population of 5,723. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Settle & Penyghent sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Settle & Penyghent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.