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Crime in Settle

Settle had 35 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 100th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

BD24, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Settle

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24.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
100 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 14 Apr 13 May 9 Jun 12 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1543%
criminal damage617%
anti-social behaviour514%
public order411%
other crime26%
burglary13%
shoplifting13%
theft13%

Settle against North Yorkshire

TypeSettle per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence10.715.7▲ 7%
Burglary0.71.1–
Vehicle crime00.6–
Anti-social behaviour3.610.3–
Theft and robbery0.72–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Settle24.9▼ 3%
Giggleswick24.2▼ 11%
Langcliffe11.7–
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 Settle a safe area?

Settle had about 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 100 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Settle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by criminal damage (6) and anti-social behaviour (5).