Crime Rate in Scarborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarborough

The total recorded crimes in Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 1,117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarborough crime rate of 10.27 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (419) incidents (20850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (284) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (136) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scarborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 17
  • Roscoe Street with total crimes: 16
  • Aberdeen Place with total crimes: 15

Scarborough Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Scarborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (369 crimes), and the safest, Esk Valley & Coast (12 crimes), is 357 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Scarborough.

Similarly, the area of Scarborough Town & North Bay (246 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burniston, Sleights & Fylingdales (19 crimes), with a difference of 227 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Scarborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle369
Northstead98
Weaponness & Ramshill97
Falsgrave & Stepney82
Whitby West79

Safest Wards:

Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)23
Derwent Valley & Moor19
Seamer18
Scalby & the Coast13
Esk Valley & Coast12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scarborough Town & North Bay246
Ramshill & South Cliff203
Scarborough Central104
Falsgrave87
Whitby West75

Safest Areas:

Newby & Scalby37
Ayton & Snainton34
Wheatcroft & Cayton34
Esk Valley & Runswick Coast25
Burniston, Sleights & Fylingdales19

Scarborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (728 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (612 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2676 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 267.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 728 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025419
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 2024330
September 2024375
August 2024412
July 2024402
June 2024728

A total of 2016 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 336.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 612 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025284
October 2024273
September 2024237
August 2024315
July 2024295
June 2024612

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
December 20241
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
July 202429
June 202458

A total of 596 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
November 20241
October 202494
September 202477
August 202495
July 202485
June 2024164

A total of 209 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
October 202428
September 202434
August 202420
July 202431
June 202472

A total of 127 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
October 202430
September 202411
August 202418
July 202420
June 202432

A total of 315 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
October 202440
September 202438
August 202452
July 202463
June 202484

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202426

A total of 430 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
December 20241
November 20241
October 202452
September 202444
August 202462
July 202474
June 2024140

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 609 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025136
November 20241
October 202474
September 202488
August 202472
July 202498
June 2024140

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
October 202425
September 202419
August 202421
July 202439
June 202438

High Crime Locations Scarborough in March 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
2. Roscoe Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
3. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Robbery1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Cliff Bridge Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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