Northallerton vs Settle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northallerton North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Settle North Yorkshire Police

      Northallerton vs Settle Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northallerton
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,950 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      15.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Settle
      North Yorkshire Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northallerton
      B Settle
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,950
      314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,252
      293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↑7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.5%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northallerton
      B Settle
      Violent Crime
      664 ↓7%
      109 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      483 ↓17%
      85 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      91 ↓17%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓37%
      11 ↓27%
      Burglary
      53 ↓27%
      19 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      166 ↓30%
      20 ↓9%
      Drugs
      28 ↓13%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      118 ↑6%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      19 ↑138%
      0
      Shoplifting
      209 ↓17%
      12 ↑71%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓11%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑2%
      5 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Settle is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northallerton safer than Settle?

      Northallerton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,950 crimes in the last 12 months. Settle has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 314 crimes. Settle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northallerton vs Settle?

      Northallerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Settle shows +7.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northallerton and Settle?

      In Northallerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (664 incidents). In Settle, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northallerton and Settle?

      Northallerton recorded 483 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Settle recorded 85. 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 Northallerton vs Settle?

      Violent crime in Northallerton totalled 664 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Settle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northallerton and Settle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northallerton recorded 2,252 crimes (now 1,950, a change of -13.4%). Settle recorded 293 crimes previously (now 314, +7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northallerton and Settle?

      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. Northallerton has a resolution rate of 15.5% and Settle has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northallerton and Settle?

      Northallerton falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Settle 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 Northallerton and Settle?

      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 Northallerton or Settle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northallerton and Settle. 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.