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 May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripon Minster & Moorside crime rate of 2.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Ripon Minster & Moorside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Ripon Minster & Moorside has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)CrimesRank (Ripon Minster & Moorside)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck68 2570 4673 5
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

Ripon Minster & Moorside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202517
October 202410
September 202422
August 202412
July 202418

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202531
October 202414
September 20248
August 202416
July 202415

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
July 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 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
July 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ripon Minster & Moorside in May 2025

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

1. Elm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Skelldale View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wakeman Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aismunderby Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Peckfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Newby Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Southgate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harewood Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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