Crime Rate in Whitby Streonshalh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitby Streonshalh

The total recorded crimes in Whitby Streonshalh, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby Streonshalh crime rate of 15.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Whitby Streonshalh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Talbot Court with total crimes: 4
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Whitby Streonshalh has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 15.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)CrimesRank (Whitby Streonshalh)
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
Weaponness & Ramshill108 4652 7999 4
Woodlands78 7728 5912 6
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 Streonshalh 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
October 202414
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202515
April 202528
March 202522
October 202415
September 202419
August 202425

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 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
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whitby Streonshalh in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Talbot Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Helredale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Lyndhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. St Peter'S Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbot'S Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. A171 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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