Crime Rate in Whitby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitby West

The total recorded crimes in Whitby West, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby West crime rate of 8.34 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 Whitby West, encompassing approximately 13,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Whitby West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Haggersgate with total crimes: 10
  • Well Close Terrace with total crimes: 9

How safe is Whitby West?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Whitby West reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 717 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitby West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Whitby West had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 678 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitby West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitby West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitby West has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 8.34 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Whitby West crimes were 717. The crime rate of Whitby West in 2024 was 54.34 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitby West were around 678 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.39 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

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

Whitby West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 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 (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 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 (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202523
May 202530
April 202518
March 202519
October 20249
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202524
May 202533
April 202524
March 202533
November 20241
October 202430
September 202430
August 202428

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
August 20246

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Whitby West in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Haggersgate (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Well Close Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Esplanade (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Whitby Bus Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Angel Yard (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trinity Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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