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 May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esk Valley & Coast crime rate of 24.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Esk Valley & Coast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Blacksmith Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Wood Way 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 May 2025 the Esk Valley & Coast has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 24.44 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)CrimesRank (Esk Valley & Coast)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney93 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead105 2946 3957 5
Eastfield102 3913 41,007 3
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 & Coast Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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
July 20241
June 20242

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Esk Valley & Coast in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blacksmith Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Willow Wood Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Middlewood Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. North Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alum Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coach Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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