Crime Rate in Ouseburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouseburn

The total recorded crimes in Ouseburn, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouseburn crime rate of 0.82 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ouseburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Schoolhouse Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Montagu Way with total crimes: 6
  • Hagworth Lane with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ouseburn has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate117 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley71 2771 3969 2
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 & Fountains12 21137 21163 21

Ouseburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249
July 202419
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
October 202418
September 202420
August 202433
July 202428
June 202434
May 202415
April 202431

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
October 20243
September 202415
August 202414
July 202421
June 202410
April 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241
July 20243
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 202413
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 202414
April 20249

High Crime Locations Ouseburn in March 2025

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

1. Schoolhouse Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
2. Montagu Way (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
3. Hagworth Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Longlands Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
5. Wood Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Thorny Hill Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Park Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Montagu Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. Hawthorn Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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