Crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale: statistics, rates and trends
168 crimes were recorded in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- Questions about crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
168 crimes were recorded in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has the 3,756th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 168 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.5 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,510 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale was highest in the year to July 2020 (237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (168). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 168 | 30.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 200 | 36.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 224 | 40.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 228 | 41.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 213 | 38.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 236 | 42.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 237 | 43.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 204 | 37.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 187 | 33.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 14.5 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -6% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -23% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -56% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +40% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -59% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | -33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.06 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn & Birstwith | 264 | 31.0 | +2% |
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 478 | 36.7 | +21% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | +8% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | +50% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | +123% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | +113% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +451% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 334 | 38.9 | +28% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 11 |
| On or near Netherdale | 6 |
| On or near Back High Street | 5 |
| On or near Grassfield Close | 5 |
| On or near Greenwood Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Harewell Close | 4 |
| On or near Lupton Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has an estimated population of 5,510. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale a safe place to live?
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale recorded 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale was down 16% on the year before: 168 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.