Crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby at a glance
- Crime trends in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- Types of crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- Demographics of Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- Questions about crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (64) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 360 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,867 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby of any year here (360 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 360 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 440 | 75.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 377 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 419 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 419 | 71.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 481 | 82.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 477 | 81.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 549 | 93.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
Compared with England and Wales, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby recorded notably more shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 64, while anti-social behaviour fell from 120 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 21.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby; 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 North & Embsay-with-Eastby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton East & South | 390 | 50.7 | -17% |
| Skipton West & West Craven | 552 | 87.4 | +42% |
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | -42% |
| Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 388 | 47.0 | -23% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -50% |
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | -42% |
| Settle & Penyghent | 197 | 34.4 | -44% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 173 | 31.4 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Brookside | 30 |
| On or near Mill Bridge | 28 |
| On or near Kendals Yard | 26 |
| On or near Court Lane | 17 |
| On or near Hallam'S Yard | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Gainsborough Court | 9 |
Of the 286 crimes in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has an estimated population of 5,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby a safe place to live?
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby was down 18% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 440 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?
About 5,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby 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.