Crime Rate in Ripon Minster & Moorside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripon Minster & Moorside

The total recorded crimes in Ripon Minster & Moorside, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripon Minster & Moorside crime rate of 2.52 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 Ripon Minster & Moorside, encompassing approximately 20,619 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ripon Minster & Moorside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 4
  • Old Market Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ripon Minster & Moorside?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Ripon Minster & Moorside reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 569 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ripon Minster & Moorside witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Ripon Minster & Moorside 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, Ripon Minster & Moorside witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ripon Minster & Moorside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ripon Minster & Moorside has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Ripon Minster & Moorside crimes were 569. The crime rate of Ripon Minster & Moorside in 2024 was 27.60 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripon Minster & Moorside were around 871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.24 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)
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
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

Ripon Minster & Moorside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202514
April 202518
March 202531
October 202414
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 202520
April 202518
March 202517
October 202410
September 202422
August 202412

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20253

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20252
April 20255
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 4 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
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Ripon Minster & Moorside in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ripon Minster & Moorside postcode area is presented below.

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Beech Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Old Market Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ambrose Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Wellington Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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