Crime Rate in Weaponness & Ramshill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weaponness & Ramshill

The total recorded crimes in Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weaponness & Ramshill crime rate of 6.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Weaponness & Ramshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 12
  • Granville Square with total crimes: 6
  • South Street with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Weaponness & Ramshill has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 6.21 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)CrimesRank (Weaponness & Ramshill)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney96 61,039 21,277 2
Northstead131 2946 3957 5
Eastfield98 5913 41,007 3
Whitby West110 3717 6678 7
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

Weaponness & Ramshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202517
May 202526
April 202516
March 202526
October 202413
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202535
May 202528
April 202525
March 202539
November 20241
October 202419
September 202420
August 20247

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20251

High Crime Locations Weaponness & Ramshill in July 2025

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

1. St Martin'S Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Granville Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. South Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Valley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Esplanade Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Greenfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cromwell Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. St Martin'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Esplanade (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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