Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 369 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.51 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (4350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (76) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 17
  • with total crimes: 17
  • Roscoe Street with total crimes: 17

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 369 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)
Falsgrave & Stepney82 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead98 2946 3957 5
Eastfield75 6913 41,007 3
Weaponness & Ramshill97 3652 7999 4
Woodlands70 7728 5912 6
Whitby West79 5717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh51 8570 8574 8
Filey32 9518 9478 9
Newby31 10316 11393 10
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)23 13349 10326 11
Danby & Mulgrave25 11238 15293 12
Cayton23 12257 12275 14
Scalby & the Coast13 16249 13284 13
Seamer18 15240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor19 14225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast12 17198 17182 17

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (204 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (190 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (105 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 806 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 100.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025115
October 202487
September 202461
August 202483
July 202490
June 2024204
May 2024105
April 202461

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 20252
January 20251
October 202482
September 2024103
August 2024106
July 2024113
June 2024190
May 2024109
April 2024105

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
October 202415
September 202419
August 202422
July 202428
June 202440
May 202427
April 202428

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202436
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202420
June 202446
May 202434
April 202430

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
October 20247
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
October 202436
September 202458
August 202445
July 202451
June 202484
May 202450
April 202434

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting4
Public order2
3. Roscoe Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
7. London Inn Yard (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Huntriss Row (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Waterhouse Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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