Crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith at a glance
- Crime trends in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Types of crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Demographics of Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- Questions about crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), anti-social behaviour (43), criminal damage and arson (17) and other theft (17) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 219 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -37% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,244 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith peaked in the year to August 2025 (347 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 219 | 35.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 347 | 55.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 279 | 44.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 32.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 236 | 37.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 230 | 36.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 293 | 46.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 250 | 40.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 250 | 40.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 43 and violence and sexual offences fell from 129 to 104.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith; the highest is High Harrogate & Kingsley (90.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oatlands & Pannal (30.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouseburn | 271 | 33.8 | -4% |
| Knaresborough West | 592 | 74.0 | +111% |
| Knaresborough East | 470 | 53.3 | +52% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +126% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | +35% |
| Tadcaster | 411 | 54.7 | +56% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +157% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lucas Grove South” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lucas Grove South | 22 |
| On or near | 13 |
| On or near Cowtail Lane | 9 |
| On or near Rudding Dower | 9 |
| On or near Massey Fold | 7 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Bramblegate Road | 6 |
| On or near Bunting Drive | 6 |
| On or near White Horse Mews | 6 |
| On or near Church Street | 5 |
Of the 176 crimes in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 50.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 17.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has an estimated population of 6,244 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith a safe place to live?
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith recorded 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith was down 37% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?
About 6,244 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith?
Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith 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.