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Crime in Skipton

Skipton had 310 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 81% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

BD23, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Skipton

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71.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common110 in 3 months

Month by month

95 Mar 101 Apr 106 May 93 Jun 95 Jul 122 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11035%
anti-social behaviour7424%
shoplifting4314%
criminal damage248%
public order165%
theft155%
burglary93%
drugs62%

Skipton against North Yorkshire

TypeSkipton per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence25.415.7▼ 12%
Burglary2.11.1–
Vehicle crime1.20.6–
Anti-social behaviour17.110.3▲ 4%
Theft and robbery4.42▲ 6%

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 Skipton a safe area?

Skipton had about 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Skipton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (110), followed by anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (43).