North Yorkshire Police

Is Ripon Rural Safe?

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

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,017 crimes
57 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

1,017 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.8% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓7.1% 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 — 1,017 total crimes recorded in Ripon Rural

Violent Crime
449 44.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
192 18.9%
Other Theft
91 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
72 7.1%
Burglary
52 5.1%
Public Order
49 4.8%
Vehicle Crime
30 2.9%
Drugs
29 2.9%
Other Crime
26 2.6%
Shoplifting
18 1.8%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.4%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.4%
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 57/100, rated Average. A total of 314 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ripon Rural are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

314 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 7.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (338 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 449 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ripon Rural?

The most common crime in Ripon Rural is Violent Crime, with 449 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 143% 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 7.1% — from 338 crimes in the previous 12 months to 314 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 57 out of 100 (Average). 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 57/100, while the North Yorkshire Police force area average is 20/100. 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?

40.8% 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?

449 violent crimes were recorded in Ripon Rural in the last 12 months — representing 143% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 192 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 January 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: January 2026.