Crime in Skipton East & South: statistics, rates and trends
390 crimes were recorded in Skipton East & South in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Skipton East & South at a glance
- Crime trends in Skipton East & South
- Types of crime in Skipton East & South
- Skipton East & South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Skipton East & South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Skipton East & South
- Demographics of Skipton East & South
- Questions about crime in Skipton East & South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (107) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,997th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Skipton East & South | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 390 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,685 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Skipton East & South peaked in the year to August 2018 (517 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (344). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 390 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 436 | 56.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 378 | 49.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 455 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 421 | 54.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 422 | 54.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 420 | 54.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 344 | 44.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 517 | 67.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 22.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Skipton East & South; 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 Skipton East & South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 360 | 61.4 | +21% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 552 | 87.4 | +72% |
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | -30% |
| Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 388 | 47.0 | -7% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -40% |
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | -30% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 173 | 31.4 | -38% |
| Settle & Penyghent | 197 | 34.4 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Skipton East & South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 39 |
| On or near Rombalds Way | 38 |
| On or near Whinny Gill Road | 29 |
| On or near Cawder Mews | 19 |
| On or near Little Brook | 15 |
| On or near Sunmoor Court | 14 |
| On or near Waterside | 11 |
| On or near Western Road | 11 |
| On or near North Parade | 10 |
| On or near Roughaw Road | 10 |
Of the 283 crimes in Skipton East & South with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 55.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 19.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Skipton East & South has an estimated population of 7,685 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Skipton East & South average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Skipton East & South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Skipton East & South a safe place to live?
Skipton East & South recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,997th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Skipton East & South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Skipton East & South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skipton East & South was down 11% on the year before: 390 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 436 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Skipton East & South?
About 7,685 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Skipton East & South?
Skipton East & South 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.