What is the crime rate in Harrogate? 47 crimes per 1,000 residents
Harrogate had 7,608 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 47 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime fell 0.7% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 7,608
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- −0.7%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in HarrogateWhat are the most common crimes in Harrogate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Harrogate, with 3,635 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (22 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 22 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 5.8 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 4.3 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 3.5 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.2 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.5 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.3 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.1 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Harrogate?
Crime fell 0.7% on the previous 12 months. 7,608 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 7,661 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Harrogate has the lowest crime rate?
Hampsthwaite has the lowest crime rate of the 13 areas of Harrogate, at 16 crimes per 1,000 residents. Boroughbridge has the highest, at 63. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HampsthwaiteVery Low | 16 | Very Low | £513,526 |
| Darley and MenwithVery Low | 19 | Very Low | £400,000 |
| Hartwith cum WinsleyVery Low | 19 | Very Low | £677,500 |
| Spofforth with StockeldVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £319,876 |
| DishforthVery Low | 27 | Very Low | £340,729 |
| Pannal and Burn BridgeVery Low | 27 | Very Low | £764,500 |
| TockwithVery Low | 30 | Very Low | £445,271 |
| High and Low BishopsideLow | 31 | Low | £323,148 |
| KillinghallLow | 36 | Low | £311,092 |
| RiponTypical | 47 | Typical | £281,870 |
| KnaresboroughTypical | 50 | Typical | £374,170 |
| MashamTypical | 52 | Typical | £269,525 |
| BoroughbridgeHigh | 63 | High | £299,158 |
How does crime in Harrogate compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Harrogate compared with the 6 nearest other areas in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate vs Hambleton
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Hambleton
- 43 per 1,000
Open comparison
Harrogate vs Hambleton
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Hambleton
- 43 per 1,000
Open comparison
Harrogate vs Newton Kyme cum Toulston
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Newton Kyme cum Toulston
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Harrogate vs Healaugh
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Healaugh
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Harrogate vs Tadcaster
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Tadcaster
- 43 per 1,000
Open comparison
Harrogate vs Catterton
- Harrogate
- 47 per 1,000
- Catterton
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Is Harrogate a safe place to live?
Harrogate had 47 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 0.7% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Harrogate?
Police recorded 2,031 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Harrogate in the 12 months to August 2026, or 12 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Harrogate?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Harrogate.
- What is the average house price in Harrogate?
- When did average house prices in Harrogate reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Harrogate?
- What type of properties are sold in Harrogate?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Harrogate?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Harrogate?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Harrogate?
- How do Harrogate house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:15 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Harrogate dataset covers 8,012 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.