Crime Rate in Ouseburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouseburn

The total recorded crimes in Ouseburn, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouseburn crime rate of 0.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Ouseburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wetherby Road with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Marhead Balk 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 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 July 2025 the Ouseburn has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley58 4771 3969 2
Fairfax & Starbeck79 2570 4673 5
Knaresborough West62 3511 7560 8
Ripon Minster & Moorside52 7569 5871 4
Bilton & Nidd Gorge56 5395 10492 10
Washburn & Birstwith14 21537 6604 6
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate54 6507 8531 9
Coppice Valley & Duchy51 8442 9580 7
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa50 10355 13429 12
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone40 13343 15480 11
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith33 14383 11310 17
Boroughbridge & Claro45 11352 14406 14
Knaresborough East44 12382 12418 13
Harlow & St. Georges22 18302 16371 15
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton29 15269 17303 18
Bilton Grange & New Park19 19258 19320 16
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale25 16187 20226 20
Oatlands & Pannal25 17265 18280 19
Masham & Fountains18 20137 21163 21

Ouseburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20251
October 202413
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 202512
April 20254
March 202525
October 20243
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202541
May 202525
April 202524
March 20254
February 20253
October 202418
September 202420
August 202433

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20251
April 20252
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20257
March 20256
October 20249
August 20243

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Ouseburn in July 2025

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

1. Wetherby Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Marhead Balk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ox Moor Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Schoolhouse Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Spoffoth Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Allerton Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Allerton Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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