Is Knaresborough a good place to live?
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In Knaresborough (HG5 5), recorded crime is 3638% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 3638% above average
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Population
1,898
Recorded crime
10000.0
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HG5 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 960
Owned 56% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HG5 5.
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Knaresborough HG5 5: frequently asked questions
Is Knaresborough HG5 5 a good place to live?
In Knaresborough (HG5 5), recorded crime is 3638% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Knaresborough HG5 5?
Recorded crime in Knaresborough HG5 5 runs at 10000.0 per 1,000 properties, 3638% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Knaresborough HG5 5 safe?
Crime in Knaresborough HG5 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Knaresborough HG5 5 runs at 10000.0 per 1,000 properties, 3638% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Knaresborough HG5 5 a deprived area?
Knaresborough HG5 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).