Crime Rate in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith

The total recorded crimes in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith crime rate of 78.09 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 Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, encompassing approximately 422 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lucas Grove South with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?

To understand the safety of Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith, we need to analyze Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 383 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 310 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 78.09 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith crimes were 383. The crime rate of Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in 2024 was 906.29 (year) or 75.52 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 733.55 (year) or 61.13 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith)CrimesRank (Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith)CrimesRank (Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith)
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
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

Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 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 (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 202510
October 202410
September 202420
August 202425

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202510
April 202513
March 202517
October 202421
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 202411

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith postcode area is presented below.

1. Lucas Grove South (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. Rudding Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Manor Garth (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Massey Fold (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Norfolk Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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