Crime Rate in Oatlands & Pannal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oatlands & Pannal

The total recorded crimes in Oatlands & Pannal, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oatlands & Pannal crime rate of 2.55 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 Oatlands & Pannal, encompassing approximately 11,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Oatlands & Pannal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Thirkill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Milton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Oatlands & Pannal?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Oatlands & Pannal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 265 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oatlands & Pannal recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Oatlands & Pannal had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 280 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oatlands & Pannal recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oatlands & Pannal Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oatlands & Pannal has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Oatlands & Pannal crimes were 265. The crime rate of Oatlands & Pannal in 2024 was 22.49 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oatlands & Pannal were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.77 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oatlands & Pannal)CrimesRank (Oatlands & Pannal)CrimesRank (Oatlands & Pannal)
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
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale18 21187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains21 20137 21163 21

Oatlands & Pannal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In November 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
October 20247
September 202413
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Oatlands & Pannal in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
2. Thirkill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fulwith Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walton Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Drury Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Blackthorn Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Hazel Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Whinney Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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