Crime in Skipton East & South: statistics, rates and trends

395 crimes were recorded in Skipton East & South in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 179 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Skipton East & South has the 2,965th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Skipton East & South was highest in the year to July 2018 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (359). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Skipton East & South 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 (-59%) and other theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Skipton East & South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Skipton East & South recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Skipton East & South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Skipton East & South recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Skipton East & South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Skipton East & South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Skipton East & South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Skipton East & South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Skipton East & South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Skipton East & South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Skipton East & South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Skipton East & South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Skipton East & South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Skipton East & South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Skipton East & South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Skipton East & South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Skipton East & South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Skipton East & South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Skipton East & South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Skipton East & South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Skipton East & South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Skipton East & South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Skipton East & South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Skipton East & South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Skipton East & South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Skipton East & South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Skipton East & South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Skipton East & South 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.

Skipton East & South has an estimated population of 7,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Skipton East & South sits in decile 6.7, 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 Skipton East & South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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