Crime Rate in Filey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Filey

The total recorded crimes in Filey, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Filey crime rate of 6.70 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Filey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chantry Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Reynolds Street with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Filey has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Filey)CrimesRank (Filey)CrimesRank (Filey)
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
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

Filey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
October 202414
September 202415
August 202425
July 202416
June 202430
May 202428

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202519
March 202512
October 202418
September 202413
August 202416
July 202419
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Filey in May 2025

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

1. Hazel Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Chantry Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Reynolds Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Padbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Murray Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. The Beach (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ravine Top (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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