Crime Rate in High Harrogate & Kingsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley

The total recorded crimes in High Harrogate & Kingsley, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Harrogate & Kingsley crime rate of 2.30 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 High Harrogate & Kingsley, encompassing approximately 27,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
High Harrogate & Kingsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Claro Park with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is High Harrogate & Kingsley?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, High Harrogate & Kingsley reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 771 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Harrogate & Kingsley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, High Harrogate & Kingsley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrogate average, with 969 crimes compared to 561. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Harrogate & Kingsley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Harrogate & Kingsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Harrogate & Kingsley has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total High Harrogate & Kingsley crimes were 771. The crime rate of High Harrogate & Kingsley in 2024 was 28.10 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Harrogate & Kingsley were around 969 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.32 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Harrogate & Kingsley)CrimesRank (High Harrogate & Kingsley)CrimesRank (High Harrogate & Kingsley)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck68 2570 4673 5
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

High Harrogate & Kingsley 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 (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 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 (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202528
November 20241
October 202434
September 202425
August 202426
July 202423
June 202432
May 202429

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20256
October 202419
September 202412
August 202412
July 202430
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations High Harrogate & Kingsley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Harrogate & Kingsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Claro Park (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary4
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beckside Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leyland Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. St Andrew'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dragon Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hyde Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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