Crime in Skipton West & West Craven: statistics, rates and trends
540 crimes were recorded in Skipton West & West Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Skipton West & West Craven
- Questions about crime in Skipton West & West Craven
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
540 crimes were recorded in Skipton West & West Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Skipton West & West Craven has the 1,640th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Skipton West & West Craven | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 540 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.5 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,315 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Skipton West & West Craven was highest in the year to July 2023 (704 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (540). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 540 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 562 | 89.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 630 | 99.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 704 | 111.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 650 | 102.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 610 | 96.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 681 | 107.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 663 | 105.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 670 | 106.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
| July 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Skipton West & West Craven 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in public order (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-54%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 30.7 | 0.90 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 23.1 | 1.51 | +7% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -13% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +28% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +73% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -54% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Skipton West & West Craven
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Skipton West & West Craven
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Skipton West & West Craven
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Skipton West & West Craven
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Skipton West & West Craven
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Skipton West & West Craven
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Skipton West & West Craven
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Skipton West & West Craven
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Skipton West & West Craven
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Skipton West & West Craven
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Skipton West & West Craven
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Skipton West & West Craven
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Skipton West & West Craven
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Skipton West & West Craven 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Skipton West & West Craven
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Skipton West & West Craven recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Skipton West & West Craven, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Skipton West & West Craven.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Skipton West & West Craven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton East & South | 395 | 51.4 | -40% |
| Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby | 365 | 62.2 | -27% |
| Aire Valley | 215 | 33.4 | -61% |
| Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven | 389 | 47.1 | -45% |
| Mid Craven | 181 | 34.0 | -60% |
| Wharfedale | 148 | 30.3 | -65% |
| Settle & Penyghent | 203 | 35.5 | -59% |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 168 | 30.5 | -64% |
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 West & West Craven over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Swadford Street | 41 |
| On or near Station View | 24 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 13 |
| On or near Coach Street Yard | 12 |
| On or near Back Midland Street | 11 |
| On or near Belmont Bridge | 11 |
| On or near Thanets Court | 11 |
| On or near Brewery Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Skipton West & West Craven 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 33.3% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 27.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Skipton West & West Craven has an estimated population of 6,315. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Skipton West & West Craven sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Skipton West & West Craven |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Skipton West & West Craven a safe place to live?
Skipton West & West Craven recorded 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Skipton West & West Craven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Skipton West & West Craven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skipton West & West Craven was down 4% on the year before: 540 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Skipton West & West Craven?
Skipton West & West Craven is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West & West Craven. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.