Crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley: statistics, rates and trends
865 crimes were recorded in High Harrogate & Kingsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of High Harrogate & Kingsley
- Questions about crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (347), anti-social behaviour (147) and shoplifting (95) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,495th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | High Harrogate & Kingsley | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 865 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,610 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,237 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (836). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 865 | 90.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 850 | 88.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 836 | 87.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 964 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 945 | 98.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,043 | 108.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,188 | 123.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,061 | 110.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,237 | 128.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (41% below) and vehicle crime (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 58 to 95 and public order rose from 41 to 51, while burglary fell from 41 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 38 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -51% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than High Harrogate & Kingsley; 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 High Harrogate & Kingsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | -12% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -47% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | -27% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +104% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | -22% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -48% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -58% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in High Harrogate & Kingsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near | 52 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 52 |
| On or near Claro Park | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Westmoreland Street | 33 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 31 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Back Dragon Parade | 24 |
Of the 718 crimes in High Harrogate & Kingsley with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
High Harrogate & Kingsley has an estimated population of 9,610 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up High Harrogate & Kingsley average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | High Harrogate & Kingsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is High Harrogate & Kingsley a safe place to live?
High Harrogate & Kingsley recorded 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,495th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Harrogate & Kingsley was up 2% on the year before: 865 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 850 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of High Harrogate & Kingsley?
About 9,610 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers High Harrogate & Kingsley?
High Harrogate & Kingsley 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.