Crime Rate in Masham & Fountains: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Masham & Fountains

The total recorded crimes in Masham & Fountains, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Masham & Fountains crime rate of 75.08 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Masham & Fountains Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quaker Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • St Andrews Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Little Market Place with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Harrogate.

    • 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 areas in the Harrogate.

  • 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 May 2025 the Masham & Fountains has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 75.08 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Masham & Fountains)CrimesRank (Masham & Fountains)CrimesRank (Masham & Fountains)
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
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 & Fountains Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
October 20248
September 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Masham & Fountains in May 2025

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

1. Quaker Terrace (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. St Andrews Gate (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Little Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Aldermans Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Gillgate Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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