Safest Areas in Skipton
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Skipton recorded 55 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 14% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
55
2.92 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-14%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Skipton
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Mid Craven
Skipton East & South
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Skipton West & West Craven
Aire Valley
Burglary hotspots in Skipton
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Aire Valley
Skipton West & West Craven
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Skipton East & South
Mid Craven
About Skipton
Population
18,833
Households
8,792
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What this means for Skipton homeowners
Wherever you live in Skipton, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.