Crime in Harlow & St. Georges: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in Harlow & St. Georges in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Harlow & St. Georges
- Questions about crime in Harlow & St. Georges
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,521st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Harlow & St. Georges | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 325 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.9 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,581 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harlow & St. Georges peaked in the year to August 2020 (484 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (318). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 325 | 37.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 318 | 37.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 336 | 39.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 382 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 417 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 44.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 484 | 56.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 322 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 335 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 37, while anti-social behaviour fell from 77 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 15.1 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +85% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harlow & St. Georges; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Oatlands & Pannal (30.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harlow & St. Georges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +385% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | -20% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +86% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | +25% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +138% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +25% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | +2% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Harlow & St. Georges over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 63 |
| On or near Hutton Gate | 22 |
| On or near Beech Close | 20 |
| On or near Southway | 15 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Willow Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Verity Walk | 8 |
| On or near B6162 | 7 |
| On or near Bowes Park | 7 |
| On or near Wellfield Court | 7 |
Of the 269 crimes in Harlow & St. Georges with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 6.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Harlow & St. Georges has an estimated population of 8,581 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harlow & St. Georges average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Harlow & St. Georges | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harlow & St. Georges a safe place to live?
Harlow & St. Georges recorded 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,521st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Harlow & St. Georges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Harlow & St. Georges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harlow & St. Georges was up 2% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 318 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harlow & St. Georges?
About 8,581 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harlow & St. Georges?
Harlow & St. Georges 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.