Settle vs Skipton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Settle North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Skipton North Yorkshire Police

      Settle vs Skipton Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Settle
      North Yorkshire Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      22.7% 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 Settle
      B Skipton
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      314
      1,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      1,361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↑0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Settle
      B Skipton
      Violent Crime
      109 ↑6%
      468 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑31%
      395 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑30%
      64 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓27%
      36 ↓18%
      Burglary
      19 ↓30%
      55 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓9%
      82 ↓18%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      24 ↓23%
      Public Order
      11 ↓8%
      94 ↑16%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑71%
      100 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Settle is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Settle safer than Skipton?

      Settle has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Skipton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,363 crimes. Settle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Settle vs Skipton?

      Settle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — 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 Settle and Skipton?

      In Settle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 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 Settle and Skipton?

      Settle recorded 85 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 Settle vs Skipton?

      Violent crime in Settle totalled 109 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 Settle and Skipton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Settle recorded 293 crimes (now 314, a change of +7.2%). Skipton recorded 1,361 crimes previously (now 1,363, +0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Settle 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. Settle has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Skipton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Settle and Skipton?

      Settle 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 Settle 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 Settle or Skipton on a crime map?

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