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Crime in Ripon

Ripon had 322 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 95% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

HG4, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ripon

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77.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common124 in 3 months

Month by month

77 Mar 91 Apr 106 May 113 Jun 109 Jul 100 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ripon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12439%
anti-social behaviour9530%
shoplifting299%
criminal damage196%
public order144%
burglary93%
other crime93%
vehicle crime72%

Ripon against North Yorkshire

TypeRipon per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence29.915.7▲ 9%
Burglary2.21.1▼ 25%
Vehicle crime1.70.6–
Anti-social behaviour22.910.3▲ 90%
Theft and robbery1.92▼ 56%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ripon77.6▲ 18%
Dishforth18.8–
Kirkby Malzeard8.9–
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 Ripon a safe area?

Ripon had about 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ripon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (124), followed by anti-social behaviour (95) and shoplifting (29).