Crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate: statistics, rates and trends
1,508 crimes were recorded in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate in the 12 months to August 2026, 183.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- Questions about crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (414), anti-social behaviour (380) and shoplifting (308) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,508 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 183.6 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,213 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,496 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,442). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,508 | 183.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,442 | 175.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,829 | 222.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,010 | 244.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,880 | 228.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,722 | 209.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,032 | 247.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,348 | 285.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,496 | 303.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| July 2026 | 147 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded notably more shoplifting (4.4 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (3.0 times the national rate) and other theft (93% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 27 and criminal damage and arson rose from 51 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 50.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 380 | 46.3 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 308 | 37.5 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Other theft | 102 | 12.4 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 91 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | -62% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | -79% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | -51% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | -74% |
| Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone | 388 | 47.5 | -74% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | -64% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | -84% |
| Fairfax & Starbeck | 605 | 79.4 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (207).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 207 |
| On or near Cambridge Place | 87 |
| On or near Parliament Street | 77 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 73 |
| On or near Oxford Place | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Cambridge Crescent | 60 |
| On or near Ebenezer Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Petergate | 50 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 46 |
Of the 1,128 crimes in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 380 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 376 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 133 | 11.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate has an estimated population of 8,213 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate a safe place to live?
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate recorded 183.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (380).
Is crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate was up 5% on the year before: 1,508 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,442 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?
About 8,213 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate?
Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate 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.