Crime Rate in Northstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northstead

The total recorded crimes in Northstead, Scarborough, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northstead crime rate of 3.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Northstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peasholme Bridge with total crimes: 7
  • Peasholm Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Hibernia Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Northstead has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)CrimesRank (Scarborough)
Castle369 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney82 41,039 21,277 2
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
Newby31 10316 11393 10
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

Northstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
October 202427
September 202430
August 202436
July 202430
June 202474
May 202443
April 202427

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 202411
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
October 202419
September 202410
August 202433
July 202433
June 202460
May 202424
April 202423

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northstead in March 2025

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

1. Peasholme Bridge (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Peasholm Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hibernia Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Victoria Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. North Marine Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Regent Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Burniston Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Rycroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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