Crime Rate in Whitby Streonshalh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitby Streonshalh

The total recorded crimes in Whitby Streonshalh, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby Streonshalh crime rate of 10.50 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 Streonshalh, encompassing approximately 4,382 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Whitby Streonshalh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Talbot Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whitby Streonshalh?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Whitby Streonshalh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 570 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitby Streonshalh witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Whitby Streonshalh had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 574 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitby Streonshalh witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Whitby Streonshalh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Whitby Streonshalh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitby Streonshalh has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 10.50 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Whitby Streonshalh crimes were 570. The crime rate of Whitby Streonshalh in 2024 was 130.07 (year) or 10.84 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitby Streonshalh were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.98 (year) or 10.92 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)
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
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

Whitby Streonshalh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In November 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 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 (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202528
March 202522
October 202415
September 202419
August 202425
July 202413
June 202444
May 202425

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
October 202414
September 202410
August 202414
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Whitby Streonshalh in May 2025

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

1. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Talbot Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Abbot'S Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Wagtail Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbey Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Peter'S Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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