Crime Rate in Harrogate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrogate

The total recorded crimes in Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 936 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrogate crime rate of 5.75 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (317) incidents (10466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (258) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skampston Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Hollins Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area 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 (117 crimes), and the safest, Masham & Fountains (12 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harrogate.

Similarly, the area of Central Harrogate (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley (12 crimes), with a difference of 91 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harrogate.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate117
High Harrogate & Kingsley71
Ripon Minster & Moorside62
Coppice Valley & Duchy56
Washburn & Birstwith55

Safest Wards:

Bilton Grange & New Park28
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton25
Oatlands & Pannal24
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale13
Masham & Fountains12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Harrogate103
Harrogate East74
Ripon South & East71
Boroughbridge & Marton-cum-Grafton69
Starbeck68

Safest Areas:

Killinghall & Hampsthwaite21
Knaresborough North20
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley15
Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington13
Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley12

Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (299 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (201 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (305 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (192 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (357 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (283 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 371 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 247 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (620 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (416 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 284.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 620 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025317
February 20253
November 20241
October 2024299
September 2024305
August 2024357
July 2024371
June 2024620

A total of 461 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
October 202464
September 202472
August 202477
July 202462
June 2024128

A total of 309 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
November 20241
October 202477
September 202468
August 202431
July 202449
June 202444

A total of 1599 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 199.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025258
January 20251
December 20241
October 2024201
September 2024192
August 2024283
July 2024247
June 2024416

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 294 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
October 202450
September 202459
August 202428
July 202447
June 202478

A total of 435 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
November 20241
October 202456
September 202471
August 202473
July 202464
June 2024118

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
October 202437
September 202426
August 202420
July 202425
June 202448

A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
October 202428
September 202422
August 202415
July 202413
June 202440

A total of 396 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202448
September 202456
August 202455
July 202461
June 2024116

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 317 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
December 20242
November 20241
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445
July 202450
June 202478

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Harrogate in March 2025

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

1. Skampston Drive (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Hollins Mews (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
5. Cardinal Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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