Crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate at a glance
- Crime trends in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- Types of crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- Demographics of Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- Questions about crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), anti-social behaviour (82) and shoplifting (48) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,489th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 502 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,007 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate of any year here (502 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 502 | 38.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 582 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 545 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 613 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 692 | 53.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 741 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 634 | 48.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 590 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 595 | 45.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (77% below) and criminal damage and arson (75% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 41 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 121 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.5 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.7 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Washburn & Birstwith (30.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +83% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +22% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +376% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +70% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -2% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +133% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | +23% |
| Washburn & Birstwith | 258 | 30.3 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Newby Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Nidd Croft | 19 |
| On or near Angram Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Norwich Drive | 15 |
| On or near Bramham Drive | 14 |
| On or near Jenny Field Drive | 14 |
| On or near Lichfield Grove | 11 |
| On or near Bluebell Walk | 8 |
Of the 420 crimes in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate has an estimated population of 13,007 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (14%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate a safe place to live?
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate recorded 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,489th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate was down 14% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate?
About 13,007 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate?
Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate 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.