Crime in Washburn & Birstwith: statistics, rates and trends
258 crimes were recorded in Washburn & Birstwith in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Washburn & Birstwith at a glance
- Crime trends in Washburn & Birstwith
- Types of crime in Washburn & Birstwith
- Washburn & Birstwith compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Washburn & Birstwith
- What happened after crimes were reported in Washburn & Birstwith
- Demographics of Washburn & Birstwith
- Questions about crime in Washburn & Birstwith
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), anti-social behaviour (39) and burglary (29) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Washburn & Birstwith | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 258 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.3 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,514 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Washburn & Birstwith of any year here (258 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 258 | 30.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 278 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 301 | 35.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 36.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 350 | 41.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 436 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 404 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 306 | 35.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 341 | 40.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 79 to 101, while anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 11.9 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Washburn & Birstwith; 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 Washburn & Birstwith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate | 502 | 38.6 | +27% |
| Harlow & St. Georges | 325 | 37.9 | +25% |
| Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | 1,508 | 183.6 | +506% |
| Coppice Valley & Duchy | 538 | 70.5 | +133% |
| Oatlands & Pannal | 278 | 30.3 | 0% |
| Bilton Grange & New Park | 265 | 47.2 | +56% |
| Bilton & Nidd Gorge | 504 | 65.5 | +116% |
| High Harrogate & Kingsley | 865 | 90.0 | +197% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Washburn & Birstwith over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Throstle Nest Close” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Throstle Nest Close | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near | 9 |
| On or near Parcevall Close | 9 |
| On or near Skampston Drive | 9 |
| On or near Hardings Lane | 8 |
| On or near Hunger Hill | 7 |
| On or near Braythorne Lane | 6 |
| On or near Clint Garth | 6 |
Of the 219 crimes in Washburn & Birstwith with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Washburn & Birstwith has an estimated population of 8,514 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.9%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (0.8%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Washburn & Birstwith average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Washburn & Birstwith | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Washburn & Birstwith a safe place to live?
Washburn & Birstwith recorded 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Washburn & Birstwith?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Washburn & Birstwith going up or down?
Recorded crime in Washburn & Birstwith was down 7% on the year before: 258 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 278 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Washburn & Birstwith?
About 8,514 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Washburn & Birstwith?
Washburn & Birstwith 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.