Crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale: statistics, rates and trends
173 crimes were recorded in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.4 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 Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- Types of crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- Demographics of Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- Questions about crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (26) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 173 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.4 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,510 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale of any year here (173 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 173 | 31.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 201 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 37.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 230 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 214 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 243 | 44.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 228 | 41.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 216 | 39.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 180 | 32.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale; 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 Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn & Birstwith | 258 | 30.3 | -3% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | +23% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | +5% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +50% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +125% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +108% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +485% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 11 |
| On or near Back High Street | 7 |
| On or near Netherdale | 6 |
| On or near Grassfield Close | 5 |
| On or near Greenwood Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Valley Road | 5 |
| On or near Harewell Close | 4 |
Of the 147 crimes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has an estimated population of 5,510 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale a safe place to live?
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale was down 14% on the year before: 173 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 201 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?
About 5,510 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale 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.