Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 0.61 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 Woodlands, encompassing approximately 78,144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • St Luke'S Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 3

How safe is Woodlands?

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

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Woodlands reported a higher crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 728 crimes compared to 680. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Woodlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Scarborough average, with 912 crimes compared to 771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodlands witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Woodlands crimes were 728. The crime rate of Woodlands in 2024 was 17.38 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodlands were around 912 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
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
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

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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 (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202532
March 202535
January 20251
November 20241
October 202429
September 202425
August 202422
July 202426
June 202436
May 202438

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202512
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202446
May 202420

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202511
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
May 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Woodlands in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Luke'S Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Woodland Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wreyfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Northstead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Lady Grace'S Ride (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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