Skipton vs West Bradford & Grindleton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Skipton North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      West Bradford & Grindleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Skipton vs West Bradford & Grindleton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Skipton
      North Yorkshire Police
      919 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      West Bradford & Grindleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      62 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skipton
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      919
      62
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,353
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32.1%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skipton
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Violent Crime
      324 ↓29%
      21 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      288 ↓11%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓56%
      10 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓26%
      4
      Burglary
      35 ↓57%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓44%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      13 ↓58%
      0
      Public Order
      58 ↓30%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      57 ↓48%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↓61%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Bradford & Grindleton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skipton safer than West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Skipton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 919 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bradford & Grindleton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 62 crimes. West Bradford & Grindleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skipton vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Skipton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bradford & Grindleton shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      In Skipton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In West Bradford & Grindleton, it is Violent Crime (21 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Skipton recorded 288 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 16. 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 Skipton vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Violent crime in Skipton totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in West Bradford & Grindleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skipton recorded 1,353 crimes (now 919, a change of -32.1%). West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 56 crimes previously (now 62, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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. Skipton has a resolution rate of 0% and West Bradford & Grindleton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Skipton falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. West Bradford & Grindleton is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Skipton and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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 Skipton or West Bradford & Grindleton on a crime map?

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

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