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 March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esk Valley & Coast crime rate of 14.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Esk Valley & Coast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Eskdaleside with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Esk Valley & Coast has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 14.66 ranking 17th 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.

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
Eastfield75 6913 41,007 3
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 & Coast Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Esk Valley & Coast in March 2025

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

1. Ingham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Eskdaleside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beacon Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sleights (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coach Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Prospect Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shop Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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