Crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Bilton & Nidd Gorge in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Questions about crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (109) and shoplifting (96) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,415th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bilton & Nidd Gorge | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 504 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,700 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge peaked in the year to August 2021 (577 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (410). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 504 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 541 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 410 | 53.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 61.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 474 | 61.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 577 | 74.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 506 | 65.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 488 | 63.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 446 | 57.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded notably more shoplifting (47% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (48% below) and vehicle crime (45% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 71 to 96 and other theft rose from 24 to 30, while violence and sexual offences fell from 171 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 17.9 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bilton & Nidd Gorge; 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 & Nidd Gorge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -28% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +8% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +38% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +181% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +21% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -27% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | -41% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Bilton & Nidd Gorge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Warren Place” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warren Place | 48 |
| On or near Cecil Street | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near King Edward'S Drive | 36 |
| On or near Woodfield Drive | 25 |
| On or near Albany Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Dene Park | 22 |
| On or near Elm Road | 15 |
| On or near Dene Park Close | 14 |
| On or near Woodfield Grove | 14 |
Of the 395 crimes in Bilton & Nidd Gorge with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 14% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 143 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 19.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 14.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bilton & Nidd Gorge has an estimated population of 7,700 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilton & Nidd Gorge average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilton & Nidd Gorge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bilton & Nidd Gorge a safe place to live?
Bilton & Nidd Gorge recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,415th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilton & Nidd Gorge was down 7% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 541 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilton & Nidd Gorge?
About 7,700 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilton & Nidd Gorge?
Bilton & Nidd Gorge 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.