BRIGGATE, HG5 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HG5 8BQ

BRIGGATE, HG5 8BQ, Harrogate has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This HG5 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HG5 postcode area, which has experienced 96 crimes and a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HG5 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HG5 8BQ, encompassing approximately 2090 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HG5 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brewerton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Castlegate with total crimes: 3
  • Park Square with total crimes: 2

BRIGGATE, HG5 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.3966.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.390.00%
Vehicle crime42.39300.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-25.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-42.86%
Other theft11.91-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35100.00%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.9240.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.70-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.35-60.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.279.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.74233.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.78400.00%
Shoplifting32.3950.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5310.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.26-57.14%
Other crime31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-80.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3566.67%
Public order22.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.0025.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9150.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.18-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-66.67%
Other theft31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.4071.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.74-20.00%
Other theft33.830.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.35100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.350.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HG5 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brewerton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Castlegate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Park Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jockey Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Finkle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Park Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manor Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pinfold Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cheapside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hope Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1