Crime in Fairfax & Starbeck: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Fairfax & Starbeck in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fairfax & Starbeck
- Questions about crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
- 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.
629 crimes were recorded in Fairfax & Starbeck in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 271 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairfax & Starbeck has the 1,754th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairfax & Starbeck | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 629 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.5 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,620 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairfax & Starbeck was highest in the year to July 2021 (955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (607). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 629 | 82.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 714 | 93.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 607 | 79.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 710 | 93.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 738 | 96.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 955 | 125.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 845 | 110.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 742 | 97.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 878 | 115.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
| July 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairfax & Starbeck 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-69%) and drugs (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 35.6 | 1.04 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 17.6 | 1.15 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +8% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +3% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.8 | 0.84 | -42% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +112% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -69% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairfax & Starbeck
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairfax & Starbeck
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairfax & Starbeck
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairfax & Starbeck
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairfax & Starbeck
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairfax & Starbeck
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairfax & Starbeck
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairfax & Starbeck
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairfax & Starbeck
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairfax & Starbeck
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairfax & Starbeck 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairfax & Starbeck
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairfax & Starbeck
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairfax & Starbeck, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairfax & Starbeck.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfax & Starbeck |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | +9% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | -44% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | -21% |
| Knaresborough West | 604 | 75.5 | -9% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +104% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -45% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | -18% |
| Knaresborough East | 475 | 53.9 | -35% |
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 Fairfax & Starbeck over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millfield Glade | 59 |
| On or near Fairfax Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Spa Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Spa Lane | 37 |
| On or near Kennion Road | 27 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 26 |
| On or near Avenue Close | 25 |
| On or near Camwal Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Stanhope Drive | 15 |
| On or near Tyson Place | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairfax & Starbeck 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 | 206 | 35.7% |
| Not recorded | 123 | 21.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
Fairfax & Starbeck has an estimated population of 7,620. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairfax & Starbeck sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairfax & Starbeck |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Fairfax & Starbeck a safe place to live?
Fairfax & Starbeck recorded 82.5 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 Fairfax & Starbeck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Fairfax & Starbeck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfax & Starbeck was down 12% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 714 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairfax & Starbeck?
Fairfax & Starbeck 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 Fairfax & Starbeck. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.