Crime Rate in Weaponness & Ramshill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weaponness & Ramshill

The total recorded crimes in Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weaponness & Ramshill crime rate of 4.31 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 Weaponness & Ramshill, encompassing approximately 17,401 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Weaponness & Ramshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 9
  • Princess Royal Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Weaponness & Ramshill?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Weaponness & Ramshill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 652 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Weaponness & Ramshill witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Weaponness & Ramshill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 999 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weaponness & Ramshill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weaponness & Ramshill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weaponness & Ramshill has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Weaponness & Ramshill crimes were 652. The crime rate of Weaponness & Ramshill in 2024 was 37.47 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weaponness & Ramshill were around 999 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.41 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney93 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead105 2946 3957 5
Eastfield102 3913 41,007 3
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
Scalby & the Coast27 14249 13284 13
Seamer28 13240 14271 15
Derwent Valley & Moor17 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Weaponness & Ramshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202525
March 202539
November 20241
October 202419
September 202420
August 20247
July 202419

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202526
October 202413
September 202417
August 202417
July 202421

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
March 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Weaponness & Ramshill in May 2025

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

1. St Martin'S Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Princess Royal Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Granville Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Royal Crescent Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Trinity Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Martin'S Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ramshill Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holbeck Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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