The total recorded crimes in Knaresborough West, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaresborough West crime rate of 6.04 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,264 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Knaresborough West, we need to analyze Knaresborough West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Harrogate:
In 2024, Knaresborough West reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 511 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Knaresborough West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.
In 2023, Knaresborough West had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 560 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Knaresborough West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Knaresborough West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Knaresborough West has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK
In 2024, the total Knaresborough West crimes were 511. The crime rate of Knaresborough West in 2024 was 49.78 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Harrogate.
In 2023, the total crimes in Knaresborough West were around 560 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.56 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Knaresborough West) | Crimes | Rank (Knaresborough West) | Crimes | Rank (Knaresborough West) | |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 116 | 1 | 1,629 | 1 | 1,920 | 1 |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 58 | 4 | 771 | 3 | 969 | 2 |
| Ouseburn | 50 | 9 | 786 | 2 | 871 | 3 |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 79 | 2 | 570 | 4 | 673 | 5 |
| Ripon Minster & Moorside | 52 | 7 | 569 | 5 | 871 | 4 |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 56 | 5 | 395 | 10 | 492 | 10 |
| Washburn & Birstwith | 14 | 21 | 537 | 6 | 604 | 6 |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 54 | 6 | 507 | 8 | 531 | 9 |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 51 | 8 | 442 | 9 | 580 | 7 |
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 50 | 10 | 355 | 13 | 429 | 12 |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 40 | 13 | 343 | 15 | 480 | 11 |
| Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith | 33 | 14 | 383 | 11 | 310 | 17 |
| Boroughbridge & Claro | 45 | 11 | 352 | 14 | 406 | 14 |
| Knaresborough East | 44 | 12 | 382 | 12 | 418 | 13 |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 22 | 18 | 302 | 16 | 371 | 15 |
| Wathvale & Bishop Monkton | 29 | 15 | 269 | 17 | 303 | 18 |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 19 | 19 | 258 | 19 | 320 | 16 |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | 25 | 16 | 187 | 20 | 226 | 20 |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 25 | 17 | 265 | 18 | 280 | 19 |
| Masham & Fountains | 18 | 20 | 137 | 21 | 163 | 21 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 18 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 22 |
| June 2025 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| April 2025 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knaresborough West postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |