Crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone: statistics, rates and trends
379 crimes were recorded in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Questions about crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- 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.
379 crimes were recorded in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has the 3,177th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 379 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.4 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,175 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone was highest in the year to July 2021 (606 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (379). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 379 | 46.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 429 | 52.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 392 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 510 | 62.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 514 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 606 | 74.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 591 | 72.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 603 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 594 | 72.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
| July 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 vehicle crime (-62%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 17.6 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 4.0 | 0.49 | -18% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.4 | 0.54 | -30% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -24% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -62% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 11 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 down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 629 | 82.5 | +78% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | +95% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,381 | 168.1 | +263% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | +46% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 271 | 29.5 | -36% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | +40% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 334 | 38.9 | -16% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -1% |
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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Apley Close | 23 |
| On or near | 21 |
| On or near Hookstone Grange Court | 20 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 18 |
| On or near Rudbeck Close | 14 |
| On or near Dalby Court | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near A6040 | 12 |
| On or near Bowland Court | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 | 106 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has an estimated population of 8,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone a safe place to live?
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone recorded 46.4 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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone was down 12% on the year before: 379 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.