Crime Rate in Fairfax & Starbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck

The total recorded crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfax & Starbeck crime rate of 2.59 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 Fairfax & Starbeck, encompassing approximately 20,080 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbank Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fairfax Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fairfax & Starbeck?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Fairfax & Starbeck reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 570 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairfax & Starbeck witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fairfax & Starbeck experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrogate average, with 673 crimes compared to 561. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fairfax & Starbeck witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Fairfax & Starbeck has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fairfax & Starbeck has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Fairfax & Starbeck crimes were 570. The crime rate of Fairfax & Starbeck in 2024 was 28.39 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck were around 673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.51 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Bilton & Nidd Gorge45 11395 10492 10
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

Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
October 202415
September 202420
August 202432
July 202416
June 202446
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415
July 20249
June 202432
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20249
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fairfax & Starbeck in March 2025

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

1. Highbank Grove (Map)
Total7
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rowan Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Fairfax Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spa Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spa Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Forest Lane Head (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belmont Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kennion Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairfax Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Century Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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