Crime Rate in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton

The total recorded crimes in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wathvale & Bishop Monkton crime rate of 73.30 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 Wathvale & Bishop Monkton, encompassing approximately 286 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamilcar Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bedale Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wathvale & Bishop Monkton?

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

  • Relative to Harrogate:

    • In 2024, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrogate average, with 269 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

    • In 2023, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton had fewer crimes than the Harrogate average, with 303 crimes compared to 561. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Harrogate.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrogate, Wathvale & Bishop Monkton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wathvale & Bishop Monkton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 73.30 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Harrogate, UK

In 2024, the total Wathvale & Bishop Monkton crimes were 269. The crime rate of Wathvale & Bishop Monkton in 2024 was 938.92 (year) or 78.24 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Harrogate.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1057.59 (year) or 88.13 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Harrogate.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wathvale & Bishop Monkton)CrimesRank (Wathvale & Bishop Monkton)CrimesRank (Wathvale & Bishop Monkton)
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
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
Oatlands & Pannal30 18265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale18 21187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains21 20137 21163 21

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wathvale & Bishop Monkton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wathvale & Bishop Monkton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hamilcar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Bedale Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Paddock (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shambles Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Norwood Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Greenholme Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Smith Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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