Crime Rate in Esk Valley & Coast: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Esk Valley & Coast

The total recorded crimes in Esk Valley & Coast, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esk Valley & Coast crime rate of 28.11 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 Esk Valley & Coast, encompassing approximately 818 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Esk Valley & Coast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middlewood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Esk Valley & Coast?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Esk Valley & Coast demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 198 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Esk Valley & Coast recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Esk Valley & Coast had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 182 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Esk Valley & Coast recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Esk Valley & Coast Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Esk Valley & Coast has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 28.11 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Esk Valley & Coast crimes were 198. The crime rate of Esk Valley & Coast in 2024 was 241.97 (year) or 20.16 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Esk Valley & Coast were around 182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 222.41 (year) or 18.53 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)
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
Derwent Valley & Moor11 17225 16228 16

Esk Valley & Coast Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Esk Valley & Coast in July 2025

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

1. Middlewood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sleights (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Beck Holme (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Thorpe Green Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Ghyll Brow (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blue Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fouracre Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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