Crime Rate in Washburn & Birstwith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Washburn & Birstwith

The total recorded crimes in Washburn & Birstwith, Harrogate, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Washburn & Birstwith crime rate of 59.05 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 Washburn & Birstwith, encompassing approximately 237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Washburn & Birstwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • A658 with total crimes: 3
  • Low Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Denton Road with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Washburn & Birstwith has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 59.05 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)CrimesRank (Washburn & Birstwith)
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate116 11,629 11,920 1
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
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

Washburn & Birstwith 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20259
April 202518
March 20258
October 202413
September 202431
August 202438

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202515
April 202517
March 202517
January 20251
December 20241
October 202415
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20257
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
March 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
March 20256
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 July 2025

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

1. A658 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Low Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Denton Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Sourby Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hardisty Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Barse Beck Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Coach Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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