Crime Rate in Derwent Valley & Moor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derwent Valley & Moor

The total recorded crimes in Derwent Valley & Moor, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derwent Valley & Moor crime rate of 53.63 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 Derwent Valley & Moor, encompassing approximately 205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Derwent Valley & Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lairs Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Seamer Road with total crimes: 2
  • West Brow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Derwent Valley & Moor?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Derwent Valley & Moor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 225 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Derwent Valley & Moor recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Derwent Valley & Moor had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 228 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Derwent Valley & Moor recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Derwent Valley & Moor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Derwent Valley & Moor Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Derwent Valley & Moor has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 53.63 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Derwent Valley & Moor crimes were 225. The crime rate of Derwent Valley & Moor in 2024 was 1097.03 (year) or 91.42 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derwent Valley & Moor were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1111.65 (year) or 92.64 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)
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
Cayton31 13257 12275 14
Seamer28 14240 14271 15
Esk Valley & Coast23 16198 17182 17

Derwent Valley & Moor 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 20252
March 202510
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Derwent Valley & Moor in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Derwent Valley & Moor postcode area is presented below.

1. Lairs Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Seamer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. West Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shelton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sheepfold Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Conyers Ings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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