Crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge: statistics, rates and trends
500 crimes were recorded in Bilton & Nidd Gorge in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Types of crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Population and deprivation in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Questions about crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
500 crimes were recorded in Bilton & Nidd Gorge in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bilton & Nidd Gorge has the 2,431st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bilton & Nidd Gorge | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 500 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,700 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge was highest in the year to July 2021 (576 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (417). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 500 | 64.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 531 | 69.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 417 | 54.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 475 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 472 | 61.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 576 | 74.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 496 | 64.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 496 | 64.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 443 | 57.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
| July 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bilton & Nidd Gorge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 18.3 | 0.53 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 13.1 | 1.58 | +80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +38% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +33% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -35% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -14% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -45% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -47% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bilton & Nidd Gorge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bilton & Nidd Gorge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilton & Nidd Gorge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -30% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | +5% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | +39% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +159% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 629 | 82.5 | +27% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | -29% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 478 | 36.7 | -43% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 334 | 38.9 | -40% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bilton & Nidd Gorge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warren Place | 52 |
| On or near Cecil Street | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near King Edward'S Drive | 33 |
| On or near Dene Park | 21 |
| On or near Woodfield Drive | 21 |
| On or near Albany Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Elm Road | 16 |
| On or near Woodfield Grove | 14 |
| On or near Dene Park Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bilton & Nidd Gorge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 19.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 15.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 11.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Bilton & Nidd Gorge has an estimated population of 7,700. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bilton & Nidd Gorge sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bilton & Nidd Gorge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.8% |
Is Bilton & Nidd Gorge a safe place to live?
Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (101).
Is crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge was down 6% on the year before: 500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bilton & Nidd Gorge?
Bilton & Nidd Gorge is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bilton & Nidd Gorge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.