Crime Rate in Cayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cayton

The total recorded crimes in Cayton, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cayton crime rate of 12.94 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Cayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Seafield Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Cayton has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 12.94 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cayton)CrimesRank (Cayton)CrimesRank (Cayton)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
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
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

Cayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20251
March 20253
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202515
October 202412
September 202413
August 202425
July 202416
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cayton in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Seafield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Osgodby Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Stabler Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Intake (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Osgodby Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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