Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck: statistics, rates and trends
605 crimes were recorded in Fairfax & Starbeck in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck at a glance
- Crime trends in Fairfax & Starbeck
- Types of crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
- Fairfax & Starbeck compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fairfax & Starbeck
- Demographics of Fairfax & Starbeck
- Questions about crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (272), anti-social behaviour (127) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,867th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fairfax & Starbeck | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 605 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,620 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fairfax & Starbeck of any year here (605 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 605 | 79.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 716 | 94.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 617 | 81.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 690 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 748 | 98.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 944 | 123.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 840 | 110.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 760 | 99.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 880 | 115.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (69% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 43 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 155 to 127.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 35.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.6 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fairfax & Starbeck; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bilton Grange & New Park (47.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfax & Starbeck |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +13% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -40% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | -18% |
| Knaresborough West | 592 | 74.0 | -7% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +131% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -41% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | -11% |
| Knaresborough East | 470 | 53.3 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Fairfax & Starbeck over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Millfield Glade” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millfield Glade | 57 |
| On or near Fairfax Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Spa Lane | 36 |
| On or near Spa Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Kennion Road | 28 |
| On or near Avenue Close | 22 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 22 |
| On or near Camwal Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Stanhope Drive | 19 |
| On or near Tyson Place | 17 |
Of the 478 crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 127 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 17.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Fairfax & Starbeck has an estimated population of 7,620 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fairfax & Starbeck average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fairfax & Starbeck | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fairfax & Starbeck a safe place to live?
Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,867th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fairfax & Starbeck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Fairfax & Starbeck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfax & Starbeck was down 16% on the year before: 605 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 716 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairfax & Starbeck?
About 7,620 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairfax & Starbeck?
Fairfax & Starbeck 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.