Crime Rate in Falsgrave & Stepney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney

The total recorded crimes in Falsgrave & Stepney, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Falsgrave & Stepney crime rate of 4.09 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 Falsgrave & Stepney, encompassing approximately 23,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Falsgrave & Stepney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Depot Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Falsgrave & Stepney?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Falsgrave & Stepney reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 1,039 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Falsgrave & Stepney witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Falsgrave & Stepney experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 1,277 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Falsgrave & Stepney witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Falsgrave & Stepney has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Falsgrave & Stepney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Falsgrave & Stepney has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 4.09 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Falsgrave & Stepney crimes were 1,039. The crime rate of Falsgrave & Stepney in 2024 was 44.22 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Falsgrave & Stepney were around 1,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.35 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
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 & Coast23 16198 17182 17

Falsgrave & Stepney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (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 (18 incidents).

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202512
April 20256
March 202512
November 20241
October 202414

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
October 20249

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202529
May 202523
April 202539
March 202532
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202415

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
November 20241
October 202416

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202528
April 202527
March 202518
October 202436

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20252
October 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
October 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 202410

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Falsgrave & Stepney in July 2025

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

1. Belgrave Crescent (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Depot Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Cambridge Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stepney Rise (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Falsgrave Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glayton Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Seamer Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Harcourt Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Derwent Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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