Crime in Ripon: statistics, rates and trends
1,016 crimes were recorded in Ripon in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
1,016 crimes were recorded in Ripon in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 393 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ripon has the 986th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ripon | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,016 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,248 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ripon was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,685 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,016). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 1,016 | 58.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,039 | 60.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,136 | 65.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,339 | 77.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,266 | 73.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,685 | 97.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,322 | 76.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,362 | 79.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,469 | 85.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
| July 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ripon 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 241 | 14.0 | 0.91 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 6.1 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +5% |
| Public order | 48 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +7% |
| Other theft | 39 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -20% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -7% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -38% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +200% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ripon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ripon recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ripon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ripon recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ripon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ripon recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ripon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ripon recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ripon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ripon recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ripon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ripon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ripon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ripon recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ripon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ripon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ripon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ripon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ripon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ripon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ripon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ripon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ripon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ripon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ripon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ripon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ripon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ripon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1,079 | 64.2 | +9% |
| Sowerby | 367 | 59.5 | +1% |
| Harrogate | 5,380 | 69.4 | +18% |
| Easingwold | 325 | 55.1 | -6% |
| Northallerton | 1,407 | 105.9 | +80% |
| Wetherby | 835 | 69.9 | +19% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 914 | 72.3 | +23% |
| Boston Spa | 244 | 39.7 | -33% |
2 areas within Ripon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ripon Minster & Moorside had the highest rate (79.5 per 1,000) and Ripon Ure Bank & Spa the lowest (37.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | Neighbourhood | 8,821 | 701 | 79.5 |
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | Neighbourhood | 8,427 | 314 | 37.3 |
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 Ripon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Queen Street | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Nightclub | 33 |
| On or near Finkle Close | 27 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 23 |
| On or near Westgate | 19 |
| On or near Wakeman Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ripon 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 | 293 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 221 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Ripon has an estimated population of 17,248. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ripon sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ripon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Ripon a safe place to live?
Ripon recorded 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Ripon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (241).
Is crime in Ripon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripon was down 2% on the year before: 1,016 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,039 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ripon?
Ripon 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 Ripon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.