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 March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith crime rate of 89.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 6
  • Westlands with total crimes: 6
  • Station Court with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 89.92 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate117 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley71 2771 3969 2
Ouseburn53 6786 2871 3
Ripon Minster & Moorside62 3569 5871 4
Fairfax & Starbeck52 7570 4673 5
Coppice Valley & Duchy56 4442 9580 7
Washburn & Birstwith55 5537 6604 6
Knaresborough West45 10511 7560 8
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate49 8507 8531 9
Knaresborough East47 9382 12418 13
Bilton & Nidd Gorge45 11395 10492 10
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone32 15343 15480 11
Ripon Ure Bank & Spa43 12355 13429 12
Boroughbridge & Claro39 13352 14406 14
Harlow & St. Georges30 16302 16371 15
Bilton Grange & New Park28 17258 19320 16
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton25 18269 17303 18
Oatlands & Pannal24 19265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale13 20187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains12 21137 21163 21

Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
October 202410
September 202420
August 202425
July 202424
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
June 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 202411
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
October 202421
September 202416
August 202422
July 202419
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243

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
October 20243
September 20241
April 20241

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

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

1. (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Westlands (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Station Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Butt Hedge (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Massey Fold (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Norfolk Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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