Crime Rate in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone

The total recorded crimes in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone crime rate of 3.47 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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone, encompassing approximately 11,518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 5
  • Woodlands Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Hookstone Grange Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 343 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 480 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone crimes were 343. The crime rate of Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in 2024 was 29.78 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone were around 480 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.67 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)
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
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

Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202511
April 202515
March 20257
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202512
April 202515
March 202512
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodlands Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hookstone Grange Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Rudbeck Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Park Edge (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. York Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. A6040 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Clement'S Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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