Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bramble Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge , and the 695th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bramble Close (HG3 2WG) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.3% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bramble Close (HG3 2WG), the main crime hotspot is near Bluebell Walk. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Petty Whin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larkspur Grove | Under investigation |
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