Crime in Oatlands & Pannal: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Oatlands & Pannal in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oatlands & Pannal at a glance
- Crime trends in Oatlands & Pannal
- Types of crime in Oatlands & Pannal
- Oatlands & Pannal compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oatlands & Pannal
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oatlands & Pannal
- Demographics of Oatlands & Pannal
- Questions about crime in Oatlands & Pannal
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (83), shoplifting (67) and anti-social behaviour (47) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Oatlands & Pannal | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 278 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.3 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,186 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oatlands & Pannal peaked in the year to August 2021 (374 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 278 | 30.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 293 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 284 | 30.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 263 | 28.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 335 | 36.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 40.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 346 | 37.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 366 | 39.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 33.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (67% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 9.0 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 7.3 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Oatlands & Pannal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oatlands & Pannal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | +25% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +507% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | +57% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +133% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +197% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +162% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +56% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +116% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Oatlands & Pannal over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Mount Street | 20 |
| On or near Whinney Lane | 16 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 15 |
| On or near Leeds Road | 10 |
| On or near Russell Street | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Thirkill Drive | 6 |
| On or near Birchwood Mews | 5 |
| On or near Buttersyke Way | 5 |
Of the 231 crimes in Oatlands & Pannal with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 10.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Oatlands & Pannal has an estimated population of 9,186 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oatlands & Pannal average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oatlands & Pannal | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oatlands & Pannal a safe place to live?
Oatlands & Pannal recorded 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oatlands & Pannal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (67).
Is crime in Oatlands & Pannal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oatlands & Pannal was down 5% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oatlands & Pannal?
About 9,186 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oatlands & Pannal?
Oatlands & Pannal 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.