Crime Rate in Falsgrave & Stepney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney

The total recorded crimes in Falsgrave & Stepney, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Falsgrave & Stepney crime rate of 3.96 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 Falsgrave & Stepney, encompassing approximately 23,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Falsgrave & Stepney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Harley Close with total crimes: 8
  • Falsgrave Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Falsgrave & Stepney has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)CrimesRank (Falsgrave & Stepney)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
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 & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Falsgrave & Stepney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202512
November 20241
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202518
October 202436
September 202431
August 202434
July 202423
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
November 20241
October 202416
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202539
March 202532
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202415
September 202425
August 202436
July 202424
June 202456
May 202430

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 202418
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Falsgrave & Stepney in May 2025

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

1. Belgrave Crescent (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Harley Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Falsgrave Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Depot Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cambridge Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Harley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hinderwell Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. All Saints' Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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