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 March 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate crime rate of 3.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Cambridge Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)CrimesRank (Harrogate)
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
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

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (96 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
December 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
October 202427
September 202446
August 202444
July 202444
June 202468
May 202445
April 202442

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
October 202434
September 202443
August 202490
July 202439
June 202496
May 202450
April 202443

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
October 202420
September 202422
August 202432
July 202433
June 202450
May 202422
April 202419

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
April 20242

High Crime Locations Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. John Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parliament Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Somerset Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wordsworth Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Ginnel (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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