Northallerton vs Skipton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northallerton North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Skipton North Yorkshire Police

      Northallerton vs Skipton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northallerton
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,950 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      15.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Skipton
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,363 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      13.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northallerton
      B Skipton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,950
      1,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,252
      1,361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.5%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northallerton
      B Skipton
      Violent Crime
      664 ↓7%
      468 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      483 ↓17%
      395 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      91 ↓17%
      64 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓37%
      36 ↓18%
      Burglary
      53 ↓27%
      55 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      166 ↓30%
      82 ↓18%
      Drugs
      28 ↓13%
      24 ↓23%
      Public Order
      118 ↑6%
      94 ↑16%
      Robbery
      19 ↑138%
      6 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      209 ↓17%
      100 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑250%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓11%
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑2%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northallerton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northallerton safer than Skipton?

      Northallerton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,950 crimes in the last 12 months. Skipton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,363 crimes. Northallerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northallerton vs Skipton?

      Northallerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Northallerton and Skipton?

      In Northallerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (664 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 Northallerton and Skipton?

      Northallerton recorded 483 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 Northallerton vs Skipton?

      Violent crime in Northallerton totalled 664 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 Northallerton and Skipton 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%). Skipton recorded 1,361 crimes previously (now 1,363, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northallerton 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. Northallerton has a resolution rate of 15.5% and Skipton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northallerton and Skipton?

      Northallerton 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 Northallerton 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 Northallerton or Skipton on a crime map?

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