Crime Rate in Knaresborough West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaresborough West

The total recorded crimes in Knaresborough West, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaresborough West crime rate of 4.68 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knaresborough West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castlegate with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Knaresborough West?

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.

Knaresborough West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knaresborough West has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knaresborough West)CrimesRank (Knaresborough West)CrimesRank (Knaresborough West)
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
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

Knaresborough West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202510
October 202416
September 20248
August 20246
July 202421

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
October 202414
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Knaresborough West in May 2025

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

1. Castlegate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stockwell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Nora Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grimbald Crag Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Grimbald Grag Link (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Farfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Aspin Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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