Crime in Knaresborough West: statistics, rates and trends
592 crimes were recorded in Knaresborough West in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Knaresborough West at a glance
- Crime trends in Knaresborough West
- Types of crime in Knaresborough West
- Knaresborough West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knaresborough West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knaresborough West
- Demographics of Knaresborough West
- Questions about crime in Knaresborough West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (207), anti-social behaviour (135) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,061st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Knaresborough West | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 592 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,998 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knaresborough West peaked in the year to August 2019 (825 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (532). 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 | 592 | 74.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 539 | 67.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 532 | 66.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 592 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 568 | 71.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 627 | 78.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 721 | 90.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 825 | 103.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 704 | 88.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (44% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 53 and violence and sexual offences rose from 162 to 207.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 16.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knaresborough West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough East | 470 | 53.3 | -28% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +7% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -36% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +22% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | -12% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -36% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | -5% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +148% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Knaresborough West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nora Avenue” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nora Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 38 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 30 |
| On or near Castlegate | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Cheapside | 20 |
| On or near Stead'S Yard | 19 |
| On or near King James Road | 16 |
| On or near Stockwell Road | 15 |
| On or near Park Place | 13 |
Of the 457 crimes in Knaresborough West 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 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 50.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Knaresborough West has an estimated population of 7,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knaresborough West average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Knaresborough West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knaresborough West a safe place to live?
Knaresborough West recorded 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,061st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knaresborough West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Knaresborough West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knaresborough West was up 10% on the year before: 592 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knaresborough West?
About 7,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knaresborough West?
Knaresborough West 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.