Crime Rate in Masham & Fountains: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Masham & Fountains

The total recorded crimes in Masham & Fountains, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Masham & Fountains crime rate of 42.90 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 Masham & Fountains, encompassing approximately 279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Masham & Fountains Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillgate Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Michael'S Mead with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Masham & Fountains?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Masham & Fountains demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 137 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Masham & Fountains recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Masham & Fountains had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 163 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Masham & Fountains recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Masham & Fountains has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Masham & Fountains Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Masham & Fountains has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 42.90 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Masham & Fountains crimes were 137. The crime rate of Masham & Fountains in 2024 was 489.81 (year) or 40.82 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Masham & Fountains were around 163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 582.77 (year) or 48.56 (month) ranking 21 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
Knaresborough East47 9382 12418 13
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 & Fountains Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20248
September 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Masham & Fountains in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Masham & Fountains postcode area is presented below.

1. Gillgate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. St Michael'S Mead (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Red Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Mossra Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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