Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Trough Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge , and the 459th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Old Trough Way (HG1 3DE) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average (57.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 254.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Trough Way (HG1 3DE), the main crime hotspot is near Knox Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bilton & Nidd Gorge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knox Lane | Under investigation |
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