Crime Rate in Scarbrough & Seacroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarbrough & Seacroft

The total recorded crimes in Scarbrough & Seacroft, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 278 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarbrough & Seacroft crime rate of 19.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (30.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (78.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

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 areas in the East Lindsey.

    • 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 areas in the East Lindsey.

  • 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 July 2025 the Scarbrough & Seacroft has recorded 278 crimes with crime rate of 19.71 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
Winthorpe94 4974 2780 5
Ingoldmells129 2941 3867 3
Mablethorpe92 5876 5861 4
Priory & St James'79 6848 6699 6
Coningsby & Mareham76 7827 7621 7
Horncastle47 9537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards65 8441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington20 23298 16382 10
North Holme39 11394 10296 14
Marshchapel & Somercotes41 10321 14223 20
Willoughby with Sloothby24 20357 12333 11
Spilsby31 14368 11301 13
Alford35 12346 13313 12
Roughton33 13276 20255 16
Binbrook15 27186 24264 15
Sutton on Sea19 24302 15246 17
St Michael's29 15147 2998 32
Hagworthingham27 16249 22234 19
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby22 22293 17220 21
Trinity26 17286 18239 18
Wainfleet26 18259 21197 23
Sibsey & Stickney18 26277 19214 22
St Margaret's24 19209 23162 24
Grimoldby24 21118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh9 30176 2598 31
Woodhall Spa19 25176 26119 28
Croft11 29176 27136 26
Wragby7 34162 28121 27
Legbourne14 2879 3661 34
Halton Holegate8 3196 33104 29
Tetney7 33128 30103 30
St Mary's2 36127 3164 33
Withern & Theddlethorpe8 3289 3555 36
Friskney4 3592 3457 35

Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202518
April 202512
March 202512
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202413
September 202415
August 202427

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202532
May 202533
April 202538
March 202540
February 202536
January 202519
December 202429
November 202440
October 202430
September 202447
August 202452

A total of 926 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 202582
May 202566
April 202575
March 202561
February 202548
January 202552
December 202470
November 202493
October 202480
September 202492
August 2024100

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202536
April 202529
March 202531
February 202527
January 202546
December 202430
November 202433
October 202427
September 202452
August 202437

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202512
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 202420
November 20244
October 20249
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
January 202517
December 202418
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Scarbrough & Seacroft in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Cecil Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Barbara Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. South Parade (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Berry Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3

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