Crime Rate in Scarbrough & Seacroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarbrough & Seacroft

The total recorded crimes in Scarbrough & Seacroft, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarbrough & Seacroft crime rate of 14.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Barbara Road with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Scarbrough & Seacroft has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 14.04 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Scarbrough & Seacroft)
St Clement's61 6908 4879 2
Winthorpe64 5974 2780 5
Ingoldmells103 2941 3867 3
Priory & St James'73 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe68 4876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham47 8827 7621 7
Horncastle54 7537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards39 9441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington24 16298 16382 10
North Holme29 12394 10296 14
Spilsby32 10368 11301 13
Willoughby with Sloothby12 27357 12333 11
Trinity30 11286 18239 18
Alford20 20346 13313 12
Sutton on Sea27 13302 15246 17
Marshchapel & Somercotes25 15321 14223 20
Sibsey & Stickney26 14277 19214 22
Binbrook24 18186 24264 15
Roughton24 17276 20255 16
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby20 21293 17220 21
Hagworthingham24 19249 22234 19
Wainfleet7 32259 21197 23
Woodhall Spa19 22176 26119 28
St Margaret's19 23209 23162 24
St Michael's14 24147 2998 32
Grimoldby4 36118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh7 30176 2598 31
Tetney12 25128 30103 30
Croft12 26176 27136 26
Wragby11 28162 28121 27
Halton Holegate11 2996 33104 29
St Mary's6 34127 3164 33
Friskney7 3192 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe6 3389 3555 36
Legbourne4 3579 3661 34

Scarbrough & Seacroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 666 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202540
February 202536
January 202519
December 202429
November 202440
October 202430
September 202447
August 202452
July 202465
June 2024162
May 202475

A total of 1079 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202575
March 202561
February 202548
January 202552
December 202470
November 202493
October 202480
September 202492
August 2024100
July 2024115
June 2024138
May 202489

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 202414
August 202410
July 202420
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 202517
December 202418
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202512
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202413
September 202415
August 202427
July 202429
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202529
March 202531
February 202527
January 202546
December 202430
November 202433
October 202427
September 202452
August 202437
July 202423
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 202419
July 202419
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 202420
November 20244
October 20249
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Scarbrough & Seacroft in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting20
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Barbara Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Orchid Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
6. Prince George Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tonglet Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
9. Rowland Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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