Crime Rate in Eastfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastfield

The total recorded crimes in Eastfield, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastfield crime rate of 9.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
Eastfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Link Walk with total crimes: 14
  • with total crimes: 8
  • Braeburn with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Eastfield has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 9.47 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastfield)CrimesRank (Eastfield)CrimesRank (Eastfield)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney93 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead105 2946 3957 5
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
Derwent Valley & Moor17 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Eastfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202531
March 202520
October 202417
September 202421
August 202426
July 202418
June 202458
May 202429

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202527
March 202532
October 202423
September 202427
August 202431
July 202432
June 202478
May 202433

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
October 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eastfield in May 2025

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

1. Link Walk (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Braeburn (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wheatfields Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawthorn Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bank Side (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandstone Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Howgate Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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