Bedale vs Grassington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Bedale North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Grassington North Yorkshire Police

      Bedale vs Grassington Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Bedale
      North Yorkshire Police
      578 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Grassington
      North Yorkshire Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedale
      B Grassington
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      578
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      614
      252
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↑8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedale
      B Grassington
      Violent Crime
      244 ↓3%
      101 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓10%
      52 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓24%
      28 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑50%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      21 ↓9%
      29 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓16%
      18 ↓14%
      Drugs
      14 ↑133%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      27 ↑35%
      18 ↑20%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓60%
      8 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓8%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedale safer than Grassington?

      Bedale has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 578 crimes in the last 12 months. Grassington has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Grassington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedale vs Grassington?

      Bedale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Grassington shows +8.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedale and Grassington?

      In Bedale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Grassington, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedale and Grassington?

      Bedale recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Grassington recorded 52. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bedale vs Grassington?

      Violent crime in Bedale totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Grassington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedale and Grassington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedale recorded 614 crimes (now 578, a change of -5.9%). Grassington recorded 252 crimes previously (now 273, +8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedale and Grassington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bedale has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Grassington has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedale and Grassington?

      Bedale falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Grassington is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bedale and Grassington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bedale or Grassington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedale and Grassington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.