Harrogate South vs Whitby
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harrogate South vs Whitby Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrogate South safer than Whitby?
Harrogate South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,185 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,923 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harrogate South vs Whitby?
Harrogate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harrogate South and Whitby?
In Harrogate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (784 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (727 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrogate South and Whitby?
Harrogate South recorded 456 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 480. 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 Whitby?
Violent crime in Harrogate South totalled 784 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 727 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Harrogate South and Whitby 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%). Whitby recorded 1,846 crimes previously (now 1,923, +4.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrogate South and Whitby?
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 Whitby has 12.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harrogate South and Whitby?
Harrogate South falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Whitby 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 Whitby?
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 Whitby on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrogate South and Whitby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.