Crime in Harlow & St. Georges: statistics, rates and trends
334 crimes were recorded in Harlow & St. Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harlow & St. Georges at a glance
- Crime trends in Harlow & St. Georges
- Types of crime in Harlow & St. Georges
- Harlow & St. Georges compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harlow & St. Georges
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harlow & St. Georges
- Population and deprivation in Harlow & St. Georges
- Questions about crime in Harlow & St. Georges
- 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.
334 crimes were recorded in Harlow & St. Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harlow & St. Georges has the 3,480th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harlow & St. Georges | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 334 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,581 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harlow & St. Georges was highest in the year to July 2020 (456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (318). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 334 | 38.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 318 | 37.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 37.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 46.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 409 | 47.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 397 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 456 | 53.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 337 | 39.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 325 | 37.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
| July 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harlow & St. Georges 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 anti-social behaviour (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 15.7 | 0.46 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +124% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +53% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.6 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harlow & St. Georges
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harlow & St. Georges
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harlow & St. Georges
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 124% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harlow & St. Georges
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harlow & St. Georges
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 19 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harlow & St. Georges
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harlow & St. Georges
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harlow & St. Georges
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harlow & St. Georges
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harlow & St. Georges
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harlow & St. Georges
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harlow & St. Georges recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harlow & St. Georges, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harlow & St. Georges.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harlow & St. Georges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +332% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 271 | 29.5 | -24% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | +74% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | +19% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | +132% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | +18% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 478 | 36.7 | -6% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | +67% |
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 Harlow & St. Georges over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 56 |
| On or near Beech Close | 25 |
| On or near Hutton Gate | 16 |
| On or near Southway | 16 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 9 |
| On or near B6162 | 8 |
| On or near Willow Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Pendragon Way | 6 |
| On or near Verity Walk | 6 |
| On or near Wellfield Court | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harlow & St. Georges 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 | 86 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 17.3% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 6.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Harlow & St. Georges has an estimated population of 8,581. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harlow & St. Georges sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harlow & St. Georges |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Harlow & St. Georges a safe place to live?
Harlow & St. Georges recorded 38.9 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 Harlow & St. Georges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Harlow & St. Georges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harlow & St. Georges was up 5% on the year before: 334 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harlow & St. Georges?
Harlow & St. Georges 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 Harlow & St. Georges. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.