Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 389 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.54 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (119) incidents (36.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-13.92% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 23
  • with total crimes: 21
  • Aberdeen Place with total crimes: 18

How safe is Castle?

To understand the safety of Castle, we need to analyze Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 3,410 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 3,969 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle has recorded 389 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 3,410. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 3,969 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Falsgrave & Stepney93 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead105 2946 3957 5
Eastfield102 3913 41,007 3
Weaponness & Ramshill75 5652 7999 4
Woodlands48 7728 5912 6
Whitby West74 6717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh46 8570 8574 8
Filey37 11518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)39 9349 10326 11
Newby32 12316 11393 10
Cayton38 10257 12275 14
Danby & Mulgrave22 15238 15293 12
Scalby & the Coast27 14249 13284 13
Seamer28 13240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor17 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (115 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (89 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 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 642 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 91.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 202587
March 2025115
October 202487
September 202461
August 202483
July 202490

A total of 703 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 78.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 2025105
March 202589
February 20252
January 20251
October 202482
September 2024103
August 2024106
July 2024113

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202526
March 202521
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202511
March 202519
October 202415
September 202419
August 202422
July 202428

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202512
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
October 20247
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202579
March 202576
October 202436
September 202458
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
August 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20258
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
2. (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Huntriss Row (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Newborough (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3

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