North Yorkshire Police

Is Ripon Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Ripon Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 889 crimes
68 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

889 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓36.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 889 total crimes recorded in Ripon Rural

Violent Crime
402 45.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
168 18.9%
Other Theft
78 8.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
60 6.7%
Public Order
41 4.6%
Burglary
39 4.4%
Vehicle Crime
28 3.1%
Drugs
27 3%
Other Crime
23 2.6%
Shoplifting
15 1.7%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.4%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.3%
Robbery
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ripon Rural — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripon Rural safe?

Ripon Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 68/100, rated Safe. A total of 212 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 36.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Ripon Rural is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Ripon Rural in the last 12 months?

212 crimes were recorded in Ripon Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 36.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (334 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 402 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ripon Rural?

The most common crime in Ripon Rural is Violent Crime, with 402 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 189.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ripon Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ripon Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 36.5% — from 334 crimes in the previous 12 months to 212 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ripon Rural?

Ripon Rural has a safety score of 68 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ripon Rural compare to the North Yorkshire Police average?

Ripon Rural has a safety score of 68/100, while the North Yorkshire Police force area average is 29/100. Ripon Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ripon Rural?

40.2% of crimes recorded in Ripon Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Yorkshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ripon Rural?

402 violent crimes were recorded in Ripon Rural in the last 12 months — representing 189.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 168 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ripon Rural last updated?

The crime data for Ripon Rural was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ripon Rural with other areas?

You can compare Ripon Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.