Crime in Bilton Grange & New Park: statistics, rates and trends
265 crimes were recorded in Bilton Grange & New Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bilton Grange & New Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilton Grange & New Park
- Types of crime in Bilton Grange & New Park
- Bilton Grange & New Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bilton Grange & New Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilton Grange & New Park
- Demographics of Bilton Grange & New Park
- Questions about crime in Bilton Grange & New Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (94), anti-social behaviour (50) and shoplifting (40) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bilton Grange & New Park | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 265 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.2 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,616 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bilton Grange & New Park of any year here (265 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 265 | 47.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 312 | 55.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 274 | 48.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 424 | 75.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 424 | 75.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 562 | 100.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 502 | 89.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 488 | 86.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 77 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 16.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bilton Grange & New Park; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Harlow & St. Georges (37.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilton Grange & New Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +39% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +49% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +289% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +91% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | -18% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +68% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | +1% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Bilton Grange & New Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Park House Green | 21 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 20 |
| On or near Omega Street | 12 |
| On or near Ripon Way | 11 |
| On or near Redhill Road | 10 |
| On or near Chestnut Grove | 7 |
| On or near Fewston Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Skipton Court | 7 |
| On or near Bewerley Road | 6 |
Of the 215 crimes in Bilton Grange & New Park with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bilton Grange & New Park has an estimated population of 5,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilton Grange & New Park average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilton Grange & New Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bilton Grange & New Park a safe place to live?
Bilton Grange & New Park recorded 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bilton Grange & New Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Bilton Grange & New Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilton Grange & New Park was down 15% on the year before: 265 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilton Grange & New Park?
About 5,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilton Grange & New Park?
Bilton Grange & New Park is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.