Crime Rate in Filey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Filey

The total recorded crimes in Filey, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Filey crime rate of 7.97 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 Filey, encompassing approximately 5,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Filey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Filey with total crimes: 4
  • Providence Place with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Filey?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Filey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 518 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Filey had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 478 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Filey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Filey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Filey has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 7.97 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Filey crimes were 518. The crime rate of Filey in 2024 was 93.84 (year) or 7.82 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Filey were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.59 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Filey)CrimesRank (Filey)CrimesRank (Filey)
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
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

Filey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202510
April 202519
March 202512
October 202418
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
October 202414
September 202415
August 202425

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Filey in July 2025

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

1. Filey (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Providence Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Norman Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Granville Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Plane Tree Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birch Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Padbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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