Crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Types of crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Demographics of Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Questions about crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (151), anti-social behaviour (79) and shoplifting (41) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,175 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone peaked in the year to August 2019 (628 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (380). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 425 | 52.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 46.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 509 | 62.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 505 | 61.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 607 | 74.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 579 | 70.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 628 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 598 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (60% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 124 to 151, while other theft fell from 37 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 9.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone; the highest is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate (183.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Oatlands & Pannal (30.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | +67% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +90% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +287% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +49% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | -36% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +38% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -20% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 33 |
| On or near Hookstone Grange Court | 23 |
| On or near Apley Close | 22 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Rudbeck Close | 14 |
| On or near Dalby Court | 13 |
| On or near A6040 | 12 |
Of the 309 crimes in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 82 | 26.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has an estimated population of 8,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone a safe place to live?
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone was down 9% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?
About 8,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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.