Crime Rate in Newby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newby

The total recorded crimes in Newby, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newby crime rate of 3.09 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 Newby, encompassing approximately 10,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Newby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • with total crimes: 2
  • with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Scarborough.

    • 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 areas in the Scarborough.

  • 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 May 2025 the Newby has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newby)CrimesRank (Newby)CrimesRank (Newby)
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
Filey37 11518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)39 9349 10326 11
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

Newby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202516
October 202411
September 202410
August 202419
July 20247
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greylands Park Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Greylands Park Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Lady Edith'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Uplands (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Fieldstead Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harvard Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodville Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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