Crime Rate in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

The total recorded crimes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale crime rate of 18.80 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 Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale, encompassing approximately 1,329 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Darley Carr with total crimes: 2
  • Netherdale with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 187 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 226 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 18.80 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale crimes were 187. The crime rate of Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in 2024 was 140.62 (year) or 11.72 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 169.95 (year) or 14.16 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale)CrimesRank (Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale)CrimesRank (Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley58 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn50 9786 2871 3
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
Oatlands & Pannal25 17265 18280 19
Masham & Fountains18 20137 21163 21

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Back High Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Darley Carr (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Netherdale (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Sidings (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Duke'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nidderdale Hill View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trafalgar Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nidd Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blazefield Bank (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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