Crime Rate in Cayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cayton

The total recorded crimes in Cayton, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cayton crime rate of 10.56 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 Cayton, encompassing approximately 2,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 8
  • with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cayton?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Cayton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 257 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cayton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Cayton had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 275 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cayton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Cayton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cayton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cayton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 10.56 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Cayton crimes were 257. The crime rate of Cayton in 2024 was 87.55 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cayton were around 275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.68 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cayton)CrimesRank (Cayton)CrimesRank (Cayton)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney96 61,039 21,277 2
Northstead131 2946 3957 5
Eastfield98 5913 41,007 3
Whitby West110 3717 6678 7
Weaponness & Ramshill108 4652 7999 4
Woodlands78 7728 5912 6
Whitby Streonshalh66 8570 8574 8
Filey44 10518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)51 9349 10326 11
Newby32 12316 11393 10
Scalby & the Coast33 11249 13284 13
Danby & Mulgrave26 15238 15293 12
Seamer28 14240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor11 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast23 16198 17182 17

Cayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 202514
April 20251
March 20253
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202510
April 202515
March 202515
October 202412
September 202413
August 202425

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cayton in July 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Bradworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Seafield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Knipe Point Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Redcliffe Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lingholm Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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