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Visitors are being urged to enjoy the Yorkshire Dales safely and responsibly, ahead of a predicted busy weekend in the countryside.
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Family tribute to Palwasha Akbar aged 13 who tragically died after being rescued from the River Wharfe near Burnsall last month.
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A quad bike - stolen from a barn in a rural location north of Skipton - was recovered less than half an hour after it was taken.
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On 11 May, we issued an appeal to find two girls aged 15 and 17 who were missing from the Skipton area.
The arrest was a direct result of information received following a wanted person appeal issued on 10 March
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 118 | 9.2% |
| Jun 2025 | 103 | 8% |
| Jul 2025 | 125 | 9.7% |
| Aug 2025 | 110 | 8.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 109 | 8.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 126 | 9.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 134 | 10.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 104 | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 91 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 74 | 5.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 96 | 7.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 98 | 7.6% |
