Crime Rate in Ouseburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouseburn

The total recorded crimes in Ouseburn, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouseburn crime rate of 0.99 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 Ouseburn, encompassing approximately 64,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ouseburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roecliffe Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Wetherby Road with total crimes: 9
  • Montagu Way with total crimes: 9

How safe is Ouseburn?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Ouseburn reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 786 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Ouseburn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrogate average, with 871 crimes compared to 561. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Ouseburn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ouseburn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ouseburn has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Ouseburn crimes were 786. The crime rate of Ouseburn in 2024 was 39.96 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ouseburn were around 871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.43 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
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 & Fountains21 20137 21163 21

Ouseburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In December 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202525
October 20243
September 202415
August 202414
July 202421
June 202410

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20256
October 20249
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 20254
February 20253
October 202418
September 202420
August 202433
July 202428
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 202413
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 202419
May 20246

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
September 20241
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
October 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ouseburn in May 2025

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

1. Roecliffe Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
2. Wetherby Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Montagu Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
4. Beck Closes Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Schoolhouse Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Roecliffe Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Springfield Rise (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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