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 May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone crime rate of 4.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hookstone Grange Court with total crimes: 6
  • Apley Close with total crimes: 5
  • A6040 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 May 2025 the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)CrimesRank (Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck68 2570 4673 5
Ripon Minster & Moorside61 5569 5871 4
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
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

Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
October 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202512
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20257
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 May 2025

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

1. Hookstone Grange Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Apley Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A6040 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
5. St Helen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Woodlands Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Freeman'S Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Back Tewit Well Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Stray Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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