Crime Rate in Fairfax & Starbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck

The total recorded crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfax & Starbeck crime rate of 3.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spa Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Millfield Glade with total crimes: 5
  • Kennion Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Fairfax & Starbeck has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)CrimesRank (Fairfax & Starbeck)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Ripon Minster & Moorside61 5569 5871 4
Washburn & Birstwith38 14537 6604 6
Bilton & Nidd Gorge60 6395 10492 10
Coppice Valley & Duchy42 12442 9580 7
Knaresborough West48 9511 7560 8
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate58 7507 8531 9
Knaresborough East55 8382 12418 13
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa48 10355 13429 12
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone47 11343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith36 15383 11310 17
Harlow & St. Georges39 13302 16371 15
Boroughbridge & Claro31 17352 14406 14
Bilton Grange & New Park35 16258 19320 16
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton21 19269 17303 18
Oatlands & Pannal30 18265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale18 21187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains21 20137 21163 21

Fairfax & Starbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202511
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415
July 20249
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202532
March 202522
October 202415
September 202420
August 202432
July 202416
June 202446
May 202419

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 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
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
October 20249
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 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
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 May 2025

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

1. Spa Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Millfield Glade (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kennion Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
4. Walworth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Fairfax Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beech Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rowan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tyson Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wedderburn Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Forest Lane Head (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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