Crime Rate in Washburn & Birstwith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washburn & Birstwith

The total recorded crimes in Washburn & Birstwith, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washburn & Birstwith crime rate of 160.27 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Washburn & Birstwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3
  • Skampston Drive 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 areas in the Harrogate.

    • 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 areas in the Harrogate.

  • 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 May 2025 the Washburn & Birstwith has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 160.27 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate142 11,629 11,920 1
High Harrogate & Kingsley63 4771 3969 2
Ouseburn64 3786 2871 3
Fairfax & Starbeck68 2570 4673 5
Ripon Minster & Moorside61 5569 5871 4
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

Washburn & Birstwith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202517
January 20251
December 20241
October 202415
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 202416
May 20242

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 20258
October 202413
September 202431
August 202438
July 202441
June 202436
May 20248

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
September 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lady Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Kingsway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Skampston Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Howhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Moor Park Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Hall Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Ben Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Swindon Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Hartwith Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Throstle Nest Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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