Harrogate South vs Richmond

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Harrogate South North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Richmond North Yorkshire Police

      Harrogate South vs Richmond Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Harrogate South
      North Yorkshire Police
      2,185 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Richmond
      North Yorkshire Police
      830 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      15.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrogate South
      B Richmond
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,185
      830
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,022
      937
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrogate South
      B Richmond
      Violent Crime
      784 ↑10%
      352 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      456 ↑14%
      163 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      138 ↑17%
      52 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      96 ↓8%
      45 ↓8%
      Burglary
      91 ↓11%
      45 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↑24%
      59 ↓24%
      Drugs
      76 ↓5%
      10 ↓58%
      Public Order
      102 ↓2%
      45 ↓2%
      Robbery
      10 ↑11%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↑12%
      29 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓38%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓60%
      7 ↓53%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑29%
      17 ↓51%
      Overall Verdict
      B Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrogate South safer than Richmond?

      Harrogate South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,185 crimes in the last 12 months. Richmond has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 830 crimes. Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrogate South vs Richmond?

      Harrogate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Richmond shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harrogate South and Richmond?

      In Harrogate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (784 incidents). In Richmond, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrogate South and Richmond?

      Harrogate South recorded 456 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Richmond recorded 163. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Harrogate South vs Richmond?

      Violent crime in Harrogate South totalled 784 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harrogate South and Richmond in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrogate South recorded 2,022 crimes (now 2,185, a change of +8.1%). Richmond recorded 937 crimes previously (now 830, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrogate South and Richmond?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Harrogate South has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Richmond has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrogate South and Richmond?

      Harrogate South falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Richmond is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Harrogate South and Richmond?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Harrogate South or Richmond on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrogate South and Richmond. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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