Grassington vs Skipton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Grassington North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Skipton North Yorkshire Police

      Grassington vs Skipton Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Grassington
      North Yorkshire Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Skipton
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,363 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grassington
      B Skipton
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      273
      1,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      252
      1,361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grassington
      B Skipton
      Violent Crime
      101 ↑26%
      468 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↑0%
      395 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓18%
      64 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      36 ↓18%
      Burglary
      29 ↑45%
      55 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓14%
      82 ↓18%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      24 ↓23%
      Public Order
      18 ↑20%
      94 ↑16%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓33%
      100 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑100%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Grassington is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grassington safer than Skipton?

      Grassington has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 273 crimes in the last 12 months. Skipton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,363 crimes. Grassington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grassington vs Skipton?

      Grassington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skipton shows +0.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Grassington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 incidents). In Skipton, it is Violent Crime (468 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Grassington recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skipton recorded 395. 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 Grassington vs Skipton?

      Violent crime in Grassington totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 468 in Skipton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grassington recorded 252 crimes (now 273, a change of +8.3%). Skipton recorded 1,361 crimes previously (now 1,363, +0.2%).

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

      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. Grassington has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Skipton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grassington and Skipton?

      Grassington falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Skipton 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 Grassington and Skipton?

      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 Grassington or Skipton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grassington and Skipton. 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.