Crime Rate in Harrogate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrogate

The total recorded crimes in Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 942 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrogate crime rate of 5.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (341) incidents (-0.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (235) incidents (1.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (-28.43% decrease)
Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spa Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • Hunters Row with total crimes: 14
  • Wetherby Road with total crimes: 12

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 (116 crimes), and the safest, Washburn & Birstwith (14 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harrogate.

Similarly, the area of Central Harrogate (110 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Spofforth, Burn Bridge & Huby (12 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harrogate.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116
Fairfax & Starbeck79
Knaresborough West62
High Harrogate & Kingsley58
Bilton & Nidd Gorge56

Safest Wards:

Oatlands & Pannal25
Harlow & St. Georges22
Bilton Grange & New Park19
Masham & Fountains18
Washburn & Birstwith14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Harrogate110
Starbeck91
Knaresborough Central71
Harrogate East68
Ripon South & East61

Safest Areas:

Knaresborough South & Follifoot24
Pateley Bridge & Nidd Valley22
Menwith, Beckwithshaw & Denton Moor17
Masham, Kirkby Malzeard & North Stainley13
Spofforth, Burn Bridge & Huby12

Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 234.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025341
June 2025342
May 2025325
April 2025309
March 2025317
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202530
May 202541
April 202536
March 202539
November 20241

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202560
May 202563
April 202550
March 202557
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 302 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202566
May 202564
April 202561
March 202552
November 20241

A total of 243 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202540
May 202571
April 202542
March 202532

A total of 366 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 73.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 2025102
May 202585
April 202548
March 202558

A total of 220 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202544
May 202548
April 202539
March 202543
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202540
May 202540
April 202536
March 202540

A total of 1220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 174.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025235
June 2025231
May 2025252
April 2025242
March 2025258
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 102 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202518
April 202523
March 202529

High Crime Locations Harrogate in July 2025

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

1. Spa Terrace (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
2. Hunters Row (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour14
3. Wetherby Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Millfield Glade (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3

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