Cononley Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Cononley, a built-up area within Craven, reveal a crime rate of 22.5 per 1,000 residents between January 2025 and December 2025. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, indicating a comparatively safer environment. While the overall rate is reassuring, understanding the specific types of crime and their trends is crucial for maintaining community safety. The recent data shows a positive trend, with crime decreasing by 34.8% year-on-year, suggesting ongoing efforts are having a positive impact. This report provides a detailed breakdown of crime statistics and offers practical advice for residents.

In Cononley, the most prevalent crimes reported between January 2025 and December 2025 were related to violence and sexual offences (16 incidents), anti-social behaviour (11 incidents), burglary (4 incidents), and vehicle crime (4 incidents). Overall property crime, encompassing burglary, theft, and criminal damage, accounted for 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is a relatively low figure compared to the UK average, which stands at 91.6 per 1,000. The breakdown highlights the varied nature of criminal activity within the built-up area, encompassing both interpersonal conflicts and property-related offences. Understanding these specific crime types allows for a more targeted approach to community safety initiatives.

Crime in Cononley has experienced a significant decrease of 34.8% year-on-year. This positive trend is reflected in the monthly data, which demonstrates fluctuations but an overall downward direction. For instance, January 2025 recorded 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, while December 2025 saw a reduction to 1.5 per 1,000. Periods such as March 2025 saw a low of 0.5 per 1,000, illustrating the variability in crime rates. This decline suggests that ongoing community safety initiatives and preventative measures are proving effective.

How To Keep Safe in Cononley

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, be mindful of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. Consider joining or supporting local neighbourhood watch schemes to increase community vigilance. With burglary being a notable concern, ensure all doors and windows are securely locked, even when at home. Vehicle crime is also a factor, so avoid leaving valuables in plain sight within your car and consider using a steering wheel lock. Finally, report any suspicious activity to the local authorities promptly.

Crime in Cononley exhibits varying patterns throughout the day. Burglary incidents are most frequently reported during the afternoon (36%), while vehicle crime is concentrated during the night (41%). Theft tends to occur more often during commercial hours, both in the morning and afternoon. Violence and sexual offences are more likely to occur during the evening hours, particularly on weekends. Understanding these time-based trends can help residents be more aware of potential risks and take appropriate precautions.

Cononley's crime rate stands in contrast to that of neighbouring areas. Farnhill demonstrates a notably lower rate at 0.0 per 1,000, while Low Bradley and Cross Hills have significantly higher rates, at 40.9 and 46.1 per 1,000 respectively. Sutton-in-Craven also exhibits a higher rate of 41.6 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the localised nature of crime and underscore the importance of understanding the specific factors influencing safety in Cononley.

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