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 July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilton & Nidd Gorge crime rate of 3.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Bilton & Nidd Gorge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Place with total crimes: 6
  • Poplar Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Dene Park with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Harrogate.

    • 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 areas in the Harrogate.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bilton & Nidd Gorge has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilton & Nidd Gorge)CrimesRank (Bilton & Nidd Gorge)CrimesRank (Bilton & Nidd Gorge)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley58 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn50 9786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck79 2570 4673 5
Knaresborough West62 3511 7560 8
Ripon Minster & Moorside52 7569 5871 4
Washburn & Birstwith14 21537 6604 6
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate54 6507 8531 9
Coppice Valley & Duchy51 8442 9580 7
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa50 10355 13429 12
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone40 13343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith33 14383 11310 17
Boroughbridge & Claro45 11352 14406 14
Knaresborough East44 12382 12418 13
Harlow & St. Georges22 18302 16371 15
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton29 15269 17303 18
Bilton Grange & New Park19 19258 19320 16
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale25 16187 20226 20
Oatlands & Pannal25 17265 18280 19
Masham & Fountains18 20137 21163 21

Bilton & Nidd Gorge 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202514
May 202520
April 202516
March 202513
October 202418
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252

High Crime Locations Bilton & Nidd Gorge in July 2025

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

1. Warren Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Dene Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. King Edward'S Drive (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodfield Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Albany Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Meadow Gate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fox Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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