Crime Rate in Newby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newby

The total recorded crimes in Newby, Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newby crime rate of 3.00 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 Newby, encompassing approximately 10,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Newby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Greylands Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Newby?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Newby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 316 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newby recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newby had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 393 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newby recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newby has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Newby crimes were 316. The crime rate of Newby in 2024 was 30.53 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newby were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.97 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)
Castle369 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney82 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead98 2946 3957 5
Eastfield75 6913 41,007 3
Weaponness & Ramshill97 3652 7999 4
Woodlands70 7728 5912 6
Whitby West79 5717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh51 8570 8574 8
Filey32 9518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)23 13349 10326 11
Danby & Mulgrave25 11238 15293 12
Cayton23 12257 12275 14
Scalby & the Coast13 16249 13284 13
Seamer18 15240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor19 14225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast12 17198 17182 17

Newby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
October 202411
September 202410
August 202419
July 20247
June 202426
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newby in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Greylands Park Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Roman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ling Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Newlands Park Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greylands Park Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. The Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Meadows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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