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Crime in Embsay

Embsay had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 31.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 83rd of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle North Yorkshire area.

BD23, North Yorkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Embsay

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31.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
83 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 1 Apr 5 May 6 Jun 3 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Embsay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence960%
anti-social behaviour320%
burglary213%
vehicle crime17%

Embsay against North Yorkshire

TypeEmbsay per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence18.815.7–
Burglary4.21.1–
Vehicle crime2.10.6–
Anti-social behaviour6.310.3–
Theft and robbery02–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Skipton71.7▲ 3%
Cononley42.4–
Embsay31.3–
Low Bradley6.3–
Carleton-in-Craven6.1▼ 70%
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Embsay a safe area?

Embsay had about 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 83 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Embsay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and burglary (2).