Leyburn vs Ripon Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Leyburn North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ripon Rural North Yorkshire Police

      Leyburn vs Ripon Rural Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Leyburn
      North Yorkshire Police
      360 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Ripon Rural
      North Yorkshire Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leyburn
      B Ripon Rural
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      360
      314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      353
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leyburn
      B Ripon Rural
      Violent Crime
      152 ↑16%
      132 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓23%
      72 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑56%
      28 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑55%
      4 ↓56%
      Burglary
      25 ↓7%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑23%
      23 ↑15%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      16 ↓43%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑83%
      2 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ripon Rural is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leyburn safer than Ripon Rural?

      Leyburn has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 360 crimes in the last 12 months. Ripon Rural has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 314 crimes. Ripon Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leyburn vs Ripon Rural?

      Leyburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ripon Rural shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leyburn and Ripon Rural?

      In Leyburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Ripon Rural, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leyburn and Ripon Rural?

      Leyburn recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ripon Rural recorded 72. 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 Leyburn vs Ripon Rural?

      Violent crime in Leyburn totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Ripon Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leyburn and Ripon Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leyburn recorded 353 crimes (now 360, a change of +2%). Ripon Rural recorded 338 crimes previously (now 314, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leyburn and Ripon Rural?

      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. Leyburn has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Ripon Rural has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leyburn and Ripon Rural?

      Leyburn falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Ripon Rural 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 Leyburn and Ripon Rural?

      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 Leyburn or Ripon Rural on a crime map?

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

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