Crime Rate in Scarborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarborough

The total recorded crimes in Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 1,353 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarborough crime rate of 12.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (455) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (417) incidents (24.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (129) incidents (20.56% increase)
Scarborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Wooler Street with total crimes: 15
  • Aberdeen Place with total crimes: 14

Scarborough Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Scarborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (387 crimes), and the safest, Derwent Valley & Moor (11 crimes), is 376 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Scarborough.

Similarly, the area of Scarborough Town & North Bay (287 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Esk Valley & Runswick Coast (28 crimes), with a difference of 259 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Scarborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle387
Northstead131
Whitby West110
Weaponness & Ramshill108
Eastfield98

Safest Wards:

Cayton31
Seamer28
Danby & Mulgrave26
Esk Valley & Coast23
Derwent Valley & Moor11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scarborough Town & North Bay287
Ramshill & South Cliff245
Scarborough Central109
Whitby West104
Eastfield, Crossgates & Seamer101

Safest Areas:

Newby & Scalby45
Wheatcroft & Cayton44
Burniston, Sleights & Fylingdales41
Ayton & Snainton30
Esk Valley & Runswick Coast28

Scarborough 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 455 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 417 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (335 cases).

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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202535
May 202529
April 202522
March 202524
October 202428
September 202434
August 202420

A total of 97 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202515
April 202513
March 202513
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 687 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202575
May 202597
April 202576
March 202580
November 20241
October 202494
September 202477
August 202495

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 271.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 455 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025455
June 2025442
May 2025400
April 2025415
March 2025419
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 2024330
September 2024375
August 2024412

A total of 146 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202514
April 202522
March 202516
October 202430
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202521
April 202528
March 202523
October 202425
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202524
April 202521
March 202517
December 20241
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 842 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025129
June 2025107
May 2025114
April 2025121
March 2025136
November 20241
October 202474
September 202488
August 202472

A total of 342 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202534
May 202547
April 202538
March 202538
October 202440
September 202438
August 202452

A total of 2501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 312.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 417 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025417
June 2025335
May 2025345
April 2025295
March 2025284
October 2024273
September 2024237
August 2024315

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 481 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202552
May 202571
April 202575
March 202556
December 20241
November 20241
October 202452
September 202444
August 202462

High Crime Locations Scarborough in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Drugs5
Possession of weapons1
2. Wooler Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Robbery2
3. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
4. St Nicholas Cliff (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Belgrave Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Public order1

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