Crime Rate in Scarbrough & Seacroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarbrough & Seacroft

The total recorded crimes in Scarbrough & Seacroft, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarbrough & Seacroft crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Scarbrough & Seacroft, encompassing approximately 14,101 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (27.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Beverley Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

How safe is Scarbrough & Seacroft?

To understand the safety of Scarbrough & Seacroft, we need to analyze Scarbrough & Seacroft crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Scarbrough & Seacroft reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 3,041 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Scarbrough & Seacroft witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Scarbrough & Seacroft experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 2,366 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Scarbrough & Seacroft witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Scarbrough & Seacroft has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Scarbrough & Seacroft has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 12.41 ranking 1th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Scarbrough & Seacroft crimes were 3,041. The crime rate of Scarbrough & Seacroft in 2024 was 215.65 (year) or 17.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scarbrough & Seacroft were around 2,366 crimes with yearly crime rate of 167.78 (year) or 13.98 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)
St Clement's62 4908 4879 2
Winthorpe70 2974 2780 5
Ingoldmells58 5941 3867 3
Priory & St James'62 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe49 6876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham49 7827 7621 7
Horncastle40 10537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards47 8441 9464 9
Willoughby with Sloothby42 9357 12333 11
Tetford & Donington12 28298 16382 10
North Holme25 16394 10296 14
Spilsby39 11368 11301 13
Alford25 17346 13313 12
Sibsey & Stickney33 12277 19214 22
Binbrook30 13186 24264 15
Marshchapel & Somercotes19 21321 14223 20
Trinity30 14286 18239 18
Sutton on Sea18 23302 15246 17
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby26 15293 17220 21
Roughton18 22276 20255 16
Hagworthingham21 18249 22234 19
Grimoldby20 19118 32136 25
Wainfleet19 20259 21197 23
St Margaret's18 24209 23162 24
Burgh le Marsh13 26176 2598 31
St Michael's17 25147 2998 32
Croft10 31176 27136 26
Woodhall Spa12 30176 26119 28
Wragby8 32162 28121 27
St Mary's12 27127 3164 33
Halton Holegate7 3396 33104 29
Legbourne12 2979 3661 34
Tetney7 34128 30103 30
Friskney2 3692 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe4 3589 3555 36

Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (162 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 685 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202536
January 202519
December 202429
November 202440
October 202430
September 202447
August 202452
July 202465
June 2024162
May 202475
April 202490

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410
July 202420
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1003 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202548
January 202552
December 202470
November 202493
October 202480
September 202492
August 2024100
July 2024115
June 2024138
May 202489
April 202465

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202413
September 202415
August 202427
July 202429
June 202434
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 202420
November 20244
October 20249
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 202419
July 202419
June 202432
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 202546
December 202430
November 202433
October 202427
September 202452
August 202437
July 202423
June 202438
May 202423
April 20247

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 202517
December 202418
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Scarbrough & Seacroft in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Scarbrough & Seacroft postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Beverley Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Gloucester Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
5. Barbara Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
10. Frederica Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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