Crime in Skipton West & West Craven: statistics, rates and trends
552 crimes were recorded in Skipton West & West Craven in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Skipton West & West Craven at a glance
- Crime trends in Skipton West & West Craven
- Types of crime in Skipton West & West Craven
- Skipton West & West Craven compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Skipton West & West Craven
- What happened after crimes were reported in Skipton West & West Craven
- Demographics of Skipton West & West Craven
- Questions about crime in Skipton West & West Craven
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (204), anti-social behaviour (144) and shoplifting (41) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Skipton West & West Craven | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 552 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,315 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Skipton West & West Craven peaked in the year to August 2018 (704 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (542). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 552 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 542 | 85.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 657 | 104.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 663 | 105.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 688 | 108.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 566 | 89.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 701 | 111.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 659 | 104.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 704 | 111.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Skipton West & West Craven recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (39% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, public order rose from 25 to 34, while shoplifting fell from 55 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 32.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 22.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.5 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Skipton West & West Craven has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Skipton West & West Craven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton East & South | 390 | 50.7 | -42% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 360 | 61.4 | -30% |
| Aire Valley | 230 | 35.7 | -59% |
| Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 388 | 47.0 | -46% |
| Mid Craven | 189 | 35.6 | -59% |
| Wharfedale | 149 | 30.5 | -65% |
| Settle & Penyghent | 197 | 34.4 | -61% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 173 | 31.4 | -64% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Skipton West & West Craven over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 83 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Swadford Street | 48 |
| On or near Station View | 22 |
| On or near Thanets Court | 17 |
| On or near Coach Street Yard | 16 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 14 |
| On or near Willow Way | 13 |
| On or near Brewery Lane | 12 |
| On or near Belmont Bridge | 11 |
Of the 408 crimes in Skipton West & West Craven with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Skipton West & West Craven has an estimated population of 6,315 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Skipton West & West Craven average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Skipton West & West Craven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Skipton West & West Craven a safe place to live?
Skipton West & West Craven recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Skipton West & West Craven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Skipton West & West Craven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skipton West & West Craven was up 2% on the year before: 552 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Skipton West & West Craven?
About 6,315 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Skipton West & West Craven?
Skipton West & West Craven 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.