Crime Rate in Eastfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastfield

The total recorded crimes in Eastfield, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastfield crime rate of 9.10 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 Eastfield, encompassing approximately 10,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Eastfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatfields Court with total crimes: 8
  • Link Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Burnside with total crimes: 5

How safe is Eastfield?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Eastfield reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 913 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastfield witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Eastfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastfield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Eastfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Eastfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastfield has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 9.10 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Eastfield crimes were 913. The crime rate of Eastfield in 2024 was 84.77 (year) or 7.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastfield were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.50 (year) or 7.79 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastfield)CrimesRank (Eastfield)CrimesRank (Eastfield)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney96 61,039 21,277 2
Northstead131 2946 3957 5
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
Derwent Valley & Moor11 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast23 16198 17182 17

Eastfield 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202533
May 202522
April 202531
March 202520
October 202417
September 202421
August 202426

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202546
April 202527
March 202532
October 202423
September 202427
August 202431

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
October 20247
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Eastfield in July 2025

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

1. Wheatfields Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Link Walk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Burnside (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hawthorn Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Lowfield (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Braeburn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Musham Bank Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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