Crime in Upper Dales: statistics, rates and trends

153 crimes were recorded in Upper Dales in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Dales has the 3,830th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Upper Dales was highest in the year to July 2021 (385 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (150). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 Upper Dales 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 burglary.

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Upper Dales

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Dales recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Upper Dales

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Dales recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Upper Dales

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Dales recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Upper Dales

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Dales recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Upper Dales

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Dales recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Upper Dales

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Dales recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Upper Dales

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Dales recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Upper Dales

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Dales recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Upper Dales

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Dales recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Upper Dales over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Dales 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.

Upper Dales has an estimated population of 5,678. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Dales sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. 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 Upper Dales. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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