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 March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone crime rate of 2.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hookstone Grange Court with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Leonard'S Road 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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 15th 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.

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
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith38 14383 11310 17
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

Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in March 2025

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

1. Hookstone Grange Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. St Leonard'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Langcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Winifred'S Avenue West (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rudbeck Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Arncliffe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Apley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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