Crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley: statistics, rates and trends
867 crimes were recorded in High Harrogate & Kingsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley at a glance
- Crime trends in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- Types of crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- High Harrogate & Kingsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- Population and deprivation in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- Questions about crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- 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.
867 crimes were recorded in High Harrogate & Kingsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 347 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, High Harrogate & Kingsley has the 1,488th highest crime rate.
| Measure | High Harrogate & Kingsley | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 867 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.2 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,610 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,266 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (841). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 867 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 848 | 88.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 841 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 967 | 100.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 97.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,063 | 110.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,196 | 124.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,058 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,266 | 131.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
| July 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in High Harrogate & Kingsley 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-51%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 36.1 | 1.05 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 16.2 | 1.06 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 8.8 | 1.07 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -7% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.7 | 0.90 | +6% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.3 | 0.68 | -22% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -26% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.39 | +175% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in High Harrogate & Kingsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to High Harrogate & Kingsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to High Harrogate & Kingsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs High Harrogate & Kingsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 629 | 82.5 | -9% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | -49% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | -28% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +86% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | -25% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -49% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 334 | 38.9 | -57% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 271 | 29.5 | -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 High Harrogate & Kingsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near | 52 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 45 |
| On or near Claro Park | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Westmoreland Street | 33 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 28 |
| On or near Hyde Park Road | 21 |
| On or near Regent Terrace | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in High Harrogate & Kingsley 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 | 245 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 18.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 6.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
High Harrogate & Kingsley has an estimated population of 9,610. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in High Harrogate & Kingsley sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | High Harrogate & Kingsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is High Harrogate & Kingsley a safe place to live?
High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 High Harrogate & Kingsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley was up 2% on the year before: 867 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 848 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers High Harrogate & Kingsley?
High Harrogate & Kingsley 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 High Harrogate & Kingsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.