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 May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate crime rate of 4.05 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (22.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 9
  • Somerset Road with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)CrimesRank (Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate)
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
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone47 11343 15480 11
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

Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 202413
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202541
October 202427
September 202446
August 202444
July 202444
June 202468
May 202445

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202540
March 202530
October 202434
September 202443
August 202490
July 202439
June 202496
May 202450

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202518
October 202420
September 202422
August 202432
July 202433
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
December 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
October 20241
June 20246

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
3. Somerset Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Oxford Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Cambridge Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Petergate (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
7. Ebenezer Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Montpellier Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Commercial Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1

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