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 May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derwent Valley & Moor crime rate of 82.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
Derwent Valley & Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Brow with total crimes: 3
  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Broadlands Drive with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Derwent Valley & Moor has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 82.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)CrimesRank (Derwent Valley & Moor)
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
Cayton38 10257 12275 14
Danby & Mulgrave22 15238 15293 12
Scalby & the Coast27 14249 13284 13
Seamer28 13240 14271 15
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Derwent Valley & Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202510
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202415

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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 May 2025

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

1. West Brow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Dark Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broadlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Garth Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Wydale Rise (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Station Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Hall Garth Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Racecourse Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Seamer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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