Crime Rate in Scalby & the Coast: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scalby & the Coast

The total recorded crimes in Scalby & the Coast, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scalby & the Coast crime rate of 16.38 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 Scalby & the Coast, encompassing approximately 1,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scalby & the Coast Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 4
  • Chichester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Broxa Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scalby & the Coast?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Scalby & the Coast demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 249 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Scalby & the Coast recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Scalby & the Coast had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 284 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scalby & the Coast recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Scalby & the Coast has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Scalby & the Coast Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Scalby & the Coast has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 16.38 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Scalby & the Coast crimes were 249. The crime rate of Scalby & the Coast in 2024 was 151.10 (year) or 12.59 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scalby & the Coast were around 284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.34 (year) or 14.36 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scalby & the Coast)CrimesRank (Scalby & the Coast)CrimesRank (Scalby & the Coast)
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
Newby32 12316 11393 10
Cayton38 10257 12275 14
Danby & Mulgrave22 15238 15293 12
Seamer28 13240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor17 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Scalby & the Coast 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 (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20252
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20254
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Scalby & the Coast in May 2025

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

1. (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Chichester Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broxa Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Danes Dyke (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. West Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ashdown Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cumboots Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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