Crime in Ripon: statistics, rates and trends
1,034 crimes were recorded in Ripon in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (406), anti-social behaviour (248) and shoplifting (110) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 957th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ripon | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,034 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.9 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,248 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ripon of any year here (1,034 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,034 | 59.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,073 | 62.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,076 | 62.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,348 | 78.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,277 | 74.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,660 | 96.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,313 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,385 | 80.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,456 | 84.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (68% below) and drugs (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 44 to 51, while drugs fell from 47 to 20 and other theft fell from 50 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 6.4 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.1 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.2 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ripon; the highest is Northallerton (105.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Boston Spa (40.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 1,062 | 63.2 | +5% |
| Sowerby | 361 | 58.6 | -2% |
| Harrogate | 5,520 | 71.2 | +19% |
| Easingwold | 339 | 57.5 | -4% |
| Northallerton | 1,398 | 105.2 | +76% |
| Wetherby | 818 | 68.5 | +14% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 937 | 74.2 | +24% |
| Boston Spa | 249 | 40.6 | -32% |
Of the 2 areas within Ripon, Ripon Minster & Moorside had the highest crime rate (78.8 per 1,000) and Ripon Ure Bank & Spa the lowest (40.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | Neighbourhood | 8,821 | 695 | 78.8 |
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | Neighbourhood | 8,427 | 339 | 40.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Ripon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Queen Street | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Nightclub | 30 |
| On or near Finkle Close | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Westgate | 21 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 20 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 19 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 19 |
Of the 786 crimes in Ripon with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ripon has an estimated population of 17,248 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ripon average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ripon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ripon a safe place to live?
Ripon recorded 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 957th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ripon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Ripon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripon was down 4% on the year before: 1,034 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,073 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ripon?
About 17,248 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ripon?
Ripon 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.