Crime Rate in Knaresborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaresborough East

The total recorded crimes in Knaresborough East, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaresborough East crime rate of 6.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Knaresborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 5
  • Halfpenny Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cardinal Way with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Harrogate.

    • 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 areas in the Harrogate.

  • 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 May 2025 the Knaresborough East has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
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
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

Knaresborough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202514
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202516
October 202422
September 202417
August 202416
July 202423
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 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

High Crime Locations Knaresborough East in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Halfpenny Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cardinal Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bar Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Beech Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hazelheads Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Stockwell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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