Crime Rate in Scarborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarborough

The total recorded crimes in Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 1,192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarborough crime rate of 10.96 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 Scarborough, encompassing approximately 108,736 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (400) incidents (-3.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (345) incidents (16.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (114) incidents (-5.79% decrease)
Scarborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 23
  • with total crimes: 20
  • Aberdeen Place with total crimes: 16

Scarborough Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Scarborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (389 crimes), and the safest, Derwent Valley & Moor (17 crimes), is 372 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Scarborough.

Similarly, the area of Scarborough Town & North Bay (304 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Esk Valley & Runswick Coast (25 crimes), with a difference of 279 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Scarborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle389
Northstead105
Eastfield102
Falsgrave & Stepney93
Weaponness & Ramshill75

Safest Wards:

Seamer28
Scalby & the Coast27
Danby & Mulgrave22
Esk Valley & Coast20
Derwent Valley & Moor17

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scarborough Town & North Bay304
Ramshill & South Cliff197
Eastfield, Crossgates & Seamer99
Scarborough Central92
Falsgrave79

Safest Areas:

Newby & Scalby48
Barrowcliff & Northstead36
Ayton & Snainton36
Burniston, Sleights & Fylingdales28
Esk Valley & Runswick Coast25

Scarborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (400 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (345 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (415 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (295 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (419 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (273 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (375 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (237 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (412 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (315 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 402 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 295 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2044 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 292.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 345 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025345
April 2025295
March 2025284
October 2024273
September 2024237
August 2024315
July 2024295

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202524
October 202428
September 202434
August 202420
July 202431

A total of 436 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202575
March 202556
December 20241
November 20241
October 202452
September 202444
August 202462
July 202474

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202513
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414

A total of 605 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202576
March 202580
November 20241
October 202494
September 202477
August 202495
July 202485

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 2763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 419 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025400
April 2025415
March 2025419
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 2024330
September 2024375
August 2024412
July 2024402

A total of 131 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202516
October 202430
September 202411
August 202418
July 202420

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202523
October 202425
September 202419
August 202421
July 202439

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202517
December 20241
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
July 202429

A total of 704 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025121
March 2025136
November 20241
October 202474
September 202488
August 202472
July 202498

A total of 316 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202538
March 202538
October 202440
September 202438
August 202452
July 202463

High Crime Locations Scarborough in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
2. (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
4. Belgrave Crescent (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wooler Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
6. Link Walk (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

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