Crime Rate in Fairfax & Starbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck

The total recorded crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfax & Starbeck crime rate of 3.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spa Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • Millfield Glade with total crimes: 12
  • Avenue Close with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Harrogate.

    • 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 areas in the Harrogate.

  • 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 July 2025 the Fairfax & Starbeck has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley58 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn50 9786 2871 3
Knaresborough West62 3511 7560 8
Ripon Minster & Moorside52 7569 5871 4
Bilton & Nidd Gorge56 5395 10492 10
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

Fairfax & Starbeck 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202521
May 202526
April 202532
March 202522
October 202415
September 202420
August 202432

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202519
April 202513
March 202511
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
March 20251
October 20249
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Fairfax & Starbeck in July 2025

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

1. Spa Terrace (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
2. Millfield Glade (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Avenue Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wentworth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fern Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rowan Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Nicholas Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wedderburn Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belmont Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Spa Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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