HG5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HG5

HG5, Harrogate has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HG5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HG5, encompassing approximately 18754 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

HG5 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Grimbald Crag Way with total crimes: 4
  • Hazelheads Lane with total crimes: 4

HG5 Crime Map

Postcodes in HG5

The postcode district are associated with the HG5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HG5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.96-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour201.44-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson121.0720.00%
Vehicle crime80.64700.00%
Shoplifting70.430.00%
Other crime40.37300.00%
Burglary40.21-20.00%
Public order40.2133.33%
Other theft30.210.00%
Drugs30.1650.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.21-36.96%
Anti-social behaviour231.559.52%
Criminal damage and arson101.2342.86%
Burglary50.5325.00%
Other theft30.27-40.00%
Public order30.16-40.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.179.52%
Anti-social behaviour212.45-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson71.12-36.36%
Other theft50.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.27150.00%
Public order50.2725.00%
Burglary40.270.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.05-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.2335.48%
Anti-social behaviour232.2415.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2357.14%
Other theft60.5920.00%
Burglary40.32-20.00%
Public order40.21300.00%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Shoplifting20.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.11-50.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.37-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour201.65-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson71.07-36.36%
Shoplifting60.37-40.00%
Burglary50.32-37.50%
Other theft50.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.2733.33%
Drugs20.210.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences375.55-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour231.97130.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2383.33%
Shoplifting100.59150.00%
Burglary80.53700.00%
Other theft70.4375.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Public order20.16-50.00%
Other crime20.11-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.2748.15%
Anti-social behaviour102.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-14.29%
Shoplifting40.3233.33%
Other theft40.210.00%
Public order40.2133.33%
Other crime40.21300.00%
Drugs30.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-33.33%
Burglary10.11-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.52-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour101.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.53-46.15%
Burglary50.37-66.67%
Other theft40.27-60.00%
Shoplifting30.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.1650.00%
Public order30.16-57.14%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.05-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.0733.33%
Burglary151.49275.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.80225.00%
Other theft100.69100.00%
Public order70.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.37-50.00%
Other crime40.32300.00%
Shoplifting40.2133.33%
Drugs40.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.20-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour121.12-33.33%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.2733.33%
Burglary40.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.210.00%
Shoplifting30.21-50.00%
Public order30.16-25.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.32-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour181.65-37.93%
Shoplifting60.96-40.00%
Other theft60.3220.00%
Drugs40.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.2133.33%
Public order40.2133.33%
Vehicle crime30.21-50.00%
Burglary30.160.00%
Other crime20.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.236.67%
Anti-social behaviour291.7170.59%
Shoplifting101.55-23.08%
Vehicle crime60.53500.00%
Other theft50.3266.67%
Drugs40.27100.00%
Burglary30.210.00%
Public order30.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.16-57.14%
Other crime20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.600.00%
Shoplifting130.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.690.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Public order20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202413
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202446
June 202442
May 202431
April 202437
March 202440
February 202427
January 202428
December 202321
November 202331
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202421
June 202423
May 202420
April 202423
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202318
October 202329
September 202317

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HG5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grimbald Crag Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hazelheads Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Frogmire Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Brewerton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rowan Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stockwell Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 9. Castlegate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hagworth Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Harrogate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexandra Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. The Parsonage
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Stead'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Stockwell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hambleton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hambleton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holly Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Abbey Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Aspin Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Archers Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Eastfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Garsdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Holly Blue Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Angel Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Noble Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1