YO21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO21

YO21, Scarborough has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this YO21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around YO21, encompassing approximately 13748 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

YO21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 9
  • St Ann'S Staith with total crimes: 5
  • Hudson Street with total crimes: 4

YO21 Crime Map

Postcodes in YO21

The postcode district are associated with the YO21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The YO21 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences447.06-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour183.20-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson151.3150.00%
Public order71.09133.33%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other theft30.29-50.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-88.89%
Burglary10.07-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468.806.98%
Anti-social behaviour353.35-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson102.5566.67%
Vehicle crime90.7380.00%
Burglary60.65-25.00%
Other theft60.440.00%
Shoplifting30.44-62.50%
Public order30.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.5830.30%
Anti-social behaviour363.1389.47%
Burglary82.6260.00%
Shoplifting80.58-20.00%
Other theft60.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.440.00%
Public order30.36-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.55-36.54%
Anti-social behaviour192.40-29.63%
Shoplifting101.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.73-42.86%
Public order50.58-16.67%
Burglary50.36400.00%
Other theft40.36-55.56%
Drugs20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.0230.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.96133.33%
Other theft91.0250.00%
Shoplifting80.65-20.00%
Public order60.58200.00%
Drugs40.44100.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.07-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.93-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour302.913.45%
Shoplifting102.1825.00%
Burglary70.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-40.00%
Other theft60.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.44150.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.15-60.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences448.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour293.2016.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1125.00%
Other theft90.73200.00%
Shoplifting80.65700.00%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Public order40.36100.00%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons30.220.00%
Burglary30.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.22100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.04-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour252.4056.25%
Criminal damage and arson81.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Other theft30.220.00%
Drugs30.22-25.00%
Public order20.22-66.67%
Burglary20.15-33.33%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-80.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.55-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour162.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1614.29%
Public order60.58200.00%
Vehicle crime50.440.00%
Drugs40.36300.00%
Shoplifting40.29300.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Other theft30.22-25.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.6932.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.86-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.51150.00%
Other theft40.36-20.00%
Burglary30.29-40.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Public order20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%
Drugs10.07-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.06-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour172.91-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson141.247.69%
Burglary51.02-16.67%
Drugs50.3625.00%
Other theft50.36-16.67%
Shoplifting50.3625.00%
Public order30.36-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.530.00%
Public order80.950.00%
Burglary60.580.00%
Other theft60.440.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202435
July 202436
June 202419
May 202427
April 202430
March 202429
February 202425
January 202416
December 202312
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202446
July 202443
June 202433
May 202452
April 202440
March 202444
February 202433
January 202437
December 202353
November 202340
October 202343

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1.
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Ann'S Staith
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hudson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Landsdowne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Whitby Bus Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Well Close Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Hilda'S Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Pannett Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ruswarp Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Windsor Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Skinner Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarkson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadowfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Low Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Main Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Egton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Barry Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Rake Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Glaisdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Street Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1