HG5 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HG5 8BY

HG5 8BY, Harrogate has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.97 per 1,000 population. This HG5 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HG5 8BY, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HG5 8BY area, explore the HG5 8BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

HG5 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brewerton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Castlegate with total crimes: 3
  • The Parsonage with total crimes: 2

HG5 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.9720.00%
Vehicle crime52.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.2525.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.06-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.2533.33%
Drugs21.800.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70-50.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.70200.00%
Other theft22.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 behaviour1412.6255.56%
Violence and sexual offences76.31-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.15-66.67%
Shoplifting20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.06200.00%
Shoplifting32.7050.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1111.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.06700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.60-33.33%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Drugs10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15200.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-37.50%
Other theft22.25-33.33%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

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 offences1212.62-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour85.410.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6262.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.86-11.11%
Drugs23.600.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.060.00%
Drugs23.600.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202414
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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 8BY 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. The Parsonage
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Stead'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harrogate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jockey Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Finkle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Silver Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Pinfold Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cheapside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hope Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1