Crime Rate in Knaresborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaresborough East

The total recorded crimes in Knaresborough East, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaresborough East crime rate of 5.43 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 Knaresborough East, encompassing approximately 8,650 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knaresborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cardinal Way with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Angel Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Knaresborough East?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Knaresborough East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 382 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knaresborough East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Knaresborough East had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 418 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knaresborough East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Knaresborough East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Knaresborough East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Knaresborough East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Knaresborough East crimes were 382. The crime rate of Knaresborough East in 2024 was 44.16 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knaresborough East were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.32 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking 13 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
Fairfax & Starbeck52 7570 4673 5
Coppice Valley & Duchy56 4442 9580 7
Washburn & Birstwith55 5537 6604 6
Knaresborough West45 10511 7560 8
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate49 8507 8531 9
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

Knaresborough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (14 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
October 202422
September 202417
August 202416
July 202423
June 202438
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Knaresborough East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knaresborough East postcode area is presented below.

1. Cardinal Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Angel Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hazelheads Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Stockwell Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holly Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Kingfisher Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Alexandra Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Inman Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Hambleton Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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