Crime Rate in Harrogate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrogate

The total recorded crimes in Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 1,025 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrogate crime rate of 6.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (325) incidents (5.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (252) incidents (4.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (77.08% increase)
Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roecliffe Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Spa Lane with total crimes: 11

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 (142 crimes), and the safest, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale (18 crimes), is 124 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harrogate.

Similarly, the area of Central Harrogate (124 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington (19 crimes), with a difference of 105 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harrogate.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142
Fairfax & Starbeck68
Ouseburn64
High Harrogate & Kingsley63
Ripon Minster & Moorside61

Safest Wards:

Boroughbridge & Claro31
Oatlands & Pannal30
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton21
Masham & Fountains21
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Harrogate124
Ripon South & East75
Harrogate East74
Starbeck68
Stray64

Safest Areas:

Killinghall & Hampsthwaite26
Knaresborough North21
Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley20
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley20
Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington19

Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 Public order (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202529
October 202428
September 202422
August 202415
July 202413

A total of 326 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202539
March 202543
December 20242
November 20241
October 202451
September 202447
August 202445
July 202450

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 2287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 254.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 371 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025325
April 2025309
March 2025317
February 20253
November 20241
October 2024299
September 2024305
August 2024357
July 2024371

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 466 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202548
March 202558
October 202464
September 202472
August 202477
July 202462

A total of 224 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202536
March 202540
October 202437
September 202426
August 202420
July 202425

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202542
March 202532
October 202450
September 202459
August 202428
July 202447

A total of 442 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202561
March 202552
November 20241
October 202456
September 202471
August 202473
July 202464

A total of 393 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202550
March 202557
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202448
September 202456
August 202455
July 202461

A total of 342 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202536
March 202539
November 20241
October 202477
September 202468
August 202431
July 202449

A total of 1677 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 186.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025252
April 2025242
March 2025258
January 20251
December 20241
October 2024201
September 2024192
August 2024283
July 2024247

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Harrogate in May 2025

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

1. Roecliffe Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Spa Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
5. Wetherby Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9

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