Crime Rate in Eastfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastfield

The total recorded crimes in Eastfield, Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastfield crime rate of 6.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Eastfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Link Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eastfield has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 6.96 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)
Castle369 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney82 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead98 2946 3957 5
Weaponness & Ramshill97 3652 7999 4
Woodlands70 7728 5912 6
Whitby West79 5717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh51 8570 8574 8
Filey32 9518 9478 9
Newby31 10316 11393 10
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)23 13349 10326 11
Danby & Mulgrave25 11238 15293 12
Cayton23 12257 12275 14
Scalby & the Coast13 16249 13284 13
Seamer18 15240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor19 14225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast12 17198 17182 17

Eastfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
October 202417
September 202421
August 202426
July 202418
June 202458
May 202429
April 202422

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eastfield in March 2025

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

1. Link Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Moor Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Hertford Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Musham Bank Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wheatfields Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
8. Shepherds Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawthorn Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.