Crime Rate in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate

The total recorded crimes in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate crime rate of 3.31 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 Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate, encompassing approximately 35,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Place with total crimes: 7
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 7
  • Cambridge Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?

To understand the safety of Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate, we need to analyze Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 1,629 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrogate average, with 1,920 crimes compared to 561. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate crimes were 1,629. The crime rate of Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in 2024 was 46.45 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate were around 1,920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.74 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)
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
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

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202532
May 202531
April 202523
March 202541
October 202427
September 202446
August 202444

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202544
May 202549
April 202540
March 202530
October 202434
September 202443
August 202490

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
December 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202526
April 202519
March 202518
October 202420
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
October 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate postcode area is presented below.

1. Cambridge Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parliament Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Ginnel (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Somerset Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Royal Parade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Strawberry Dale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Valley Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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