Crime Rate in Washburn & Birstwith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washburn & Birstwith

The total recorded crimes in Washburn & Birstwith, Harrogate, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washburn & Birstwith crime rate of 231.97 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 Washburn & Birstwith, encompassing approximately 237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Washburn & Birstwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skampston Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Chapel Hill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Washburn & Birstwith?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Washburn & Birstwith reported a higher crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 537 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Washburn & Birstwith witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Washburn & Birstwith experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harrogate average, with 604 crimes compared to 561. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Washburn & Birstwith witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Washburn & Birstwith Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Washburn & Birstwith has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 231.97 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Washburn & Birstwith crimes were 537. The crime rate of Washburn & Birstwith in 2024 was 2264.87 (year) or 188.74 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Washburn & Birstwith were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2547.45 (year) or 212.29 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Washburn & Birstwith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In February 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 202416
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
January 20251
December 20241
October 202415
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 202413
September 202431
August 202438
July 202441
June 202436
May 20248
April 202424

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Washburn & Birstwith in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Washburn & Birstwith postcode area is presented below.

1. Skampston Drive (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Chapel Hill Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Gallogate Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Harrogate Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. A658 (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Leathley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Swindon Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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