Crime in Knaresborough East: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Knaresborough East in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Knaresborough East at a glance
- Crime trends in Knaresborough East
- Types of crime in Knaresborough East
- Knaresborough East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knaresborough East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knaresborough East
- Demographics of Knaresborough East
- Questions about crime in Knaresborough East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), anti-social behaviour (128) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,885th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Knaresborough East | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 470 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,818 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knaresborough East peaked in the year to August 2021 (515 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (317). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 470 | 53.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 513 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 369 | 41.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 447 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 375 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 515 | 58.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 440 | 49.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 400 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 317 | 35.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (35% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 14.5 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knaresborough East; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bilton Grange & New Park (47.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knaresborough East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough West | 592 | 74.0 | +39% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +49% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +69% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -11% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +23% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -11% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +32% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +244% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Knaresborough East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 73 |
| On or near Halfpenny Close | 49 |
| On or near Holly Blue Close | 36 |
| On or near Alexandra Park Road | 17 |
| On or near Birkdale Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Frogmire Close | 12 |
| On or near Park Lane | 12 |
| On or near Blind Lane | 10 |
| On or near Ethel Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Hazelheads Lane | 10 |
Of the 342 crimes in Knaresborough East with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 50.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 18.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Knaresborough East has an estimated population of 8,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knaresborough East average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Knaresborough East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knaresborough East a safe place to live?
Knaresborough East recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,885th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knaresborough East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Knaresborough East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knaresborough East was down 8% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 513 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knaresborough East?
About 8,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knaresborough East?
Knaresborough East 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.