Crime Rate in Northstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northstead

The total recorded crimes in Northstead, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northstead crime rate of 4.90 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 Northstead, encompassing approximately 26,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-31.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Northstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wooler Street with total crimes: 19
  • with total crimes: 8
  • Peasholm Gap with total crimes: 7

How safe is Northstead?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Northstead reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 946 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northstead witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Northstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 957 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northstead witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Northstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northstead has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 4.90 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Northstead crimes were 946. The crime rate of Northstead in 2024 was 35.41 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northstead were around 957 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.83 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northstead)CrimesRank (Northstead)CrimesRank (Northstead)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney96 61,039 21,277 2
Eastfield98 5913 41,007 3
Whitby West110 3717 6678 7
Weaponness & Ramshill108 4652 7999 4
Woodlands78 7728 5912 6
Whitby Streonshalh66 8570 8574 8
Filey44 10518 9478 9
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

Northstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 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 (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202537
May 202531
April 202518
March 202518
October 202419
September 202410
August 202433

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202518
April 20257
March 20256
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
October 202411
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202554
May 202530
April 202534
March 202548
October 202427
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Northstead in July 2025

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

1. Wooler Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Peasholm Gap (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
5. North Marine Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Durham Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
7. Burniston Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
8. Marlborough Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fire Station Yard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Regent Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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