Crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate: statistics, rates and trends
1,381 crimes were recorded in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate at a glance
- Crime trends in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- Types of crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- Population and deprivation in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- Questions about crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- 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.
1,381 crimes were recorded in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 391 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has the 314th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,381 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 168.1 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,213 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,381). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 1,381 | 168.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,540 | 187.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,841 | 224.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,990 | 242.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,896 | 230.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,690 | 205.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,063 | 251.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,413 | 293.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,436 | 296.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
| July 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+18%) and other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 391 | 47.6 | 1.39 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 350 | 42.6 | 2.78 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 250 | 30.4 | 3.67 | -6% |
| Other theft | 98 | 11.9 | 1.87 | +10% |
| Public order | 91 | 11.1 | 1.67 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Burglary | 41 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +5% |
| Drugs | 33 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +56% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +100% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 0.90 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.1 | 0.65 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.18 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 518 | 67.9 | -60% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 334 | 38.9 | -77% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 867 | 90.2 | -46% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 257 | 45.8 | -73% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 379 | 46.4 | -72% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 500 | 64.9 | -61% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 271 | 29.5 | -82% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 629 | 82.5 | -51% |
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 Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 178 |
| On or near Parliament Street | 65 |
| On or near Cambridge Place | 64 |
| On or near Cambridge Crescent | 55 |
| On or near Oxford Place | 55 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Petergate | 41 |
| On or near Ebenezer Terrace | 40 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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 | 332 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 321 | 25.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 8.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has an estimated population of 8,213. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 42.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate a safe place to live?
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 168.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (350).
Is crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate was down 10% on the year before: 1,381 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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 Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.