Selby (South) vs Skipton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Selby (South) North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Skipton North Yorkshire Police

      Selby (South) vs Skipton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selby (South)
      North Yorkshire Police
      2,357 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      14.4% 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 Selby (South)
      B Skipton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,357
      1,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,557
      1,361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.8%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.4%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selby (South)
      B Skipton
      Violent Crime
      854 ↓1%
      468 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      669 ↑1%
      395 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      114 ↓26%
      64 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓40%
      36 ↓18%
      Burglary
      56 ↓33%
      55 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑3%
      82 ↓18%
      Drugs
      47 ↑38%
      24 ↓23%
      Public Order
      119 ↓6%
      94 ↑16%
      Robbery
      12 ↓20%
      6 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      156 ↓32%
      100 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓11%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓4%
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑64%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓38%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Selby (South) is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selby (South) safer than Skipton?

      Selby (South) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,357 crimes in the last 12 months. Skipton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,363 crimes. Selby (South) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selby (South) vs Skipton?

      Selby (South) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.8% — 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 Selby (South) and Skipton?

      In Selby (South), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (854 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 Selby (South) and Skipton?

      Selby (South) recorded 669 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 Selby (South) vs Skipton?

      Violent crime in Selby (South) totalled 854 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 Selby (South) and Skipton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selby (South) recorded 2,557 crimes (now 2,357, a change of -7.8%). Skipton recorded 1,361 crimes previously (now 1,363, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selby (South) 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. Selby (South) has a resolution rate of 14.4% and Skipton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selby (South) and Skipton?

      Selby (South) 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 Selby (South) 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 Selby (South) or Skipton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selby (South) 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.