Crime Rate in Bilton & Nidd Gorge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge

The total recorded crimes in Bilton & Nidd Gorge, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilton & Nidd Gorge crime rate of 2.51 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 Bilton & Nidd Gorge, encompassing approximately 17,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bilton & Nidd Gorge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dene Park with total crimes: 4
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bilton & Nidd Gorge?

To understand the safety of Bilton & Nidd Gorge, we need to analyze Bilton & Nidd Gorge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Bilton & Nidd Gorge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 395 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bilton & Nidd Gorge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bilton & Nidd Gorge had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 492 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bilton & Nidd Gorge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Bilton & Nidd Gorge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bilton & Nidd Gorge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bilton & Nidd Gorge has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Bilton & Nidd Gorge crimes were 395. The crime rate of Bilton & Nidd Gorge in 2024 was 22.05 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilton & Nidd Gorge were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate117 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley71 2771 3969 2
Ouseburn53 6786 2871 3
Ripon Minster & Moorside62 3569 5871 4
Fairfax & Starbeck52 7570 4673 5
Coppice Valley & Duchy56 4442 9580 7
Washburn & Birstwith55 5537 6604 6
Knaresborough West45 10511 7560 8
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate49 8507 8531 9
Knaresborough East47 9382 12418 13
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone32 15343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith38 14383 11310 17
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa43 12355 13429 12
Boroughbridge & Claro39 13352 14406 14
Harlow & St. Georges30 16302 16371 15
Bilton Grange & New Park28 17258 19320 16
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton25 18269 17303 18
Oatlands & Pannal24 19265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale13 20187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains12 21137 21163 21

Bilton & Nidd Gorge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 202418
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202428
May 202417
April 20249

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bilton & Nidd Gorge in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bilton & Nidd Gorge postcode area is presented below.

1. Dene Park (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Cecil Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Bachelor Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Wainfleet Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Top Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Albany Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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