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 March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wathvale & Bishop Monkton crime rate of 87.26 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwood Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Market Hill 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wathvale & Bishop Monkton has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 87.26 ranking 18th 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.

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
Washburn & Birstwith55 5537 6604 6
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
Oatlands & Pannal24 19265 18280 19
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale13 20187 20226 20
Masham & Fountains12 21137 21163 21

Wathvale & Bishop Monkton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8 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 March 2025

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

1. Norwood Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
3. Market Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Grange Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Maple Garth (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Minerva Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. East View (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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