Harrogate Town Centre vs Ryedale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Harrogate Town Centre North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Ryedale North Yorkshire Police

      Harrogate Town Centre vs Ryedale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Harrogate Town Centre
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,825 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Ryedale
      North Yorkshire Police
      2,791 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrogate Town Centre
      B Ryedale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,825
      2,791
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,258
      2,769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrogate Town Centre
      B Ryedale
      Violent Crime
      561 ↓16%
      1,040 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      470 ↓29%
      686 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓7%
      177 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓6%
      59 ↓39%
      Burglary
      72 ↓11%
      103 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↓15%
      289 ↑15%
      Drugs
      59 ↑2%
      63 ↑24%
      Public Order
      90 ↓20%
      145 ↑2%
      Robbery
      15 ↑88%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      247 ↓26%
      139 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓33%
      11 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      19 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑25%
      56 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harrogate Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrogate Town Centre safer than Ryedale?

      Harrogate Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,825 crimes in the last 12 months. Ryedale has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,791 crimes. Harrogate Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrogate Town Centre vs Ryedale?

      Harrogate Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ryedale shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harrogate Town Centre and Ryedale?

      In Harrogate Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (561 incidents). In Ryedale, it is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrogate Town Centre and Ryedale?

      Harrogate Town Centre recorded 470 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ryedale recorded 686. 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 Town Centre vs Ryedale?

      Violent crime in Harrogate Town Centre totalled 561 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,040 in Ryedale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harrogate Town Centre and Ryedale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrogate Town Centre recorded 2,258 crimes (now 1,825, a change of -19.2%). Ryedale recorded 2,769 crimes previously (now 2,791, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrogate Town Centre and Ryedale?

      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 Town Centre has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Ryedale has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrogate Town Centre and Ryedale?

      Harrogate Town Centre falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Ryedale 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 Town Centre and Ryedale?

      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 Town Centre or Ryedale on a crime map?

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

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