Crime Rate in Harrogate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrogate

The total recorded crimes in Harrogate, UK in January 2026 are around 788 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrogate crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harrogate, encompassing approximately 162,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (292) incidents (-11.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (159) incidents (9.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (35.00% increase)
Harrogate Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hollins Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Nora Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Millfield Glade with total crimes: 10

Harrogate Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Harrogate Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (120 crimes), and the safest, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale (11 crimes), is 109 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harrogate.

Similarly, the area of Central Harrogate (112 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley (6 crimes), with a difference of 106 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harrogate.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate120
High Harrogate & Kingsley64
Fairfax & Starbeck52
Bilton & Nidd Gorge50
Washburn & Birstwith47

Safest Wards:

Ripon Ure Bank & Spa22
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton19
Harlow & St. Georges18
Masham & Fountains17
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Harrogate112
Harrogate East72
Stray58
Ouseburn, Hammerton & Tockwith57
Starbeck53

Safest Areas:

Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington15
Spofforth, Burn Bridge & Huby15
Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley14
Knaresborough North10
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley6

Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (159 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 330 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 145 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (326 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (331 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (184 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (367 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (184 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (298 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (224 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 341 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 235 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (342 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (231 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (325 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (252 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (309 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (242 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (317 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (258 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202530
November 202525
October 202524
September 202518
August 202540
July 202526
June 202540
May 202540
April 202536
March 202540

A total of 706 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202574
November 202560
October 202577
September 202575
August 202570
July 202558
June 202566
May 202564
April 202561
March 202552

A total of 492 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202531
November 202538
October 202537
September 202547
August 202561
July 202558
June 202540
May 202571
April 202542
March 202532

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20256
October 20252
September 202511
August 20257
July 20253
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 358 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202516
November 202531
October 202534
September 202527
August 202545
July 202535
June 202530
May 202541
April 202536
March 202539

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 202536
November 202535
October 202535
September 202541
August 202543
July 202543
June 202544
May 202548
April 202539
March 202543

A total of 627 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202661
December 202565
November 202548
October 202546
September 202572
August 202562
July 202542
June 202560
May 202563
April 202550
March 202557
February 20251

A total of 2274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026159
December 2025145
November 2025160
October 2025184
September 2025184
August 2025224
July 2025235
June 2025231
May 2025252
April 2025242
March 2025258

A total of 3581 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 298.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026292
December 2025330
November 2025326
October 2025331
September 2025367
August 2025298
July 2025341
June 2025342
May 2025325
April 2025309
March 2025317
February 20253

A total of 779 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 202560
November 202561
October 202571
September 202572
August 202568
July 202573
June 2025102
May 202585
April 202548
March 202558

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20256
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 202510
October 20254
September 20258
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253

A total of 222 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202512
November 202529
October 202533
September 202520
August 20259
July 202515
June 202517
May 202518
April 202523
March 202529

High Crime Locations Harrogate in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harrogate postcode area is presented below.

1. Hollins Mews (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Nora Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Millfield Glade (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Montagu Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
5. Parcevall Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. King Edward'S Drive (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9

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