Crime Rate in Knaresborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaresborough East

The total recorded crimes in Knaresborough East, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaresborough East crime rate of 5.09 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Knaresborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frogmire Close with total crimes: 3
  • Halfpenny Close with total crimes: 3
  • Newtondale Close with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Knaresborough East has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)CrimesRank (Knaresborough East)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley58 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn50 9786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck79 2570 4673 5
Knaresborough West62 3511 7560 8
Ripon Minster & Moorside52 7569 5871 4
Bilton & Nidd Gorge56 5395 10492 10
Washburn & Birstwith14 21537 6604 6
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate54 6507 8531 9
Coppice Valley & Duchy51 8442 9580 7
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa50 10355 13429 12
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone40 13343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith33 14383 11310 17
Boroughbridge & Claro45 11352 14406 14
Harlow & St. Georges22 18302 16371 15
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton29 15269 17303 18
Bilton Grange & New Park19 19258 19320 16
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale25 16187 20226 20
Oatlands & Pannal25 17265 18280 19
Masham & Fountains18 20137 21163 21

Knaresborough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202517
April 202521
March 202514
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202522
April 202519
March 202516
October 202422
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
October 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20254
September 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

High Crime Locations Knaresborough East in July 2025

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

1. Frogmire Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Halfpenny Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newtondale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bar Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Carmires Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maundy Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Pasture Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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