YO12 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 4AB

YO12 4AB, Scarborough has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This YO12 4AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO12 postcode area, which has experienced 362 crimes and a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO12 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 4AB, encompassing approximately 4644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

YO12 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Cambridge Place with total crimes: 13
  • Harley Close with total crimes: 5

YO12 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.8138.89%
Criminal damage and arson45.380.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Shoplifting40.86-55.56%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.2128.57%
Violence and sexual offences183.88-10.00%
Shoplifting93.880.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08100.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.4515.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.2380.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Shoplifting30.65-57.14%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.69-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour122.809.09%
Shoplifting72.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.5166.67%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7018.75%
Anti-social behaviour114.09-8.33%
Shoplifting92.37125.00%
Drugs61.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.90128.57%
Anti-social behaviour123.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.58-16.67%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Shoplifting40.86100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.94-61.11%
Drugs71.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5150.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.8863.64%
Other theft53.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-55.56%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.20-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour113.45-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson92.3780.00%
Public order51.94150.00%
Drugs31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.65-50.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.92-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour184.74-14.29%
Shoplifting63.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.43-75.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.600.00%
Other theft84.520.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202418
June 202420
May 202415
April 202413
March 202419
February 202416
January 20247
December 202318
November 202316
October 202322
September 202326

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202418
June 202414
May 202416
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 20249
December 202318
November 202311
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO12 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belgrave Crescent
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cambridge Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mount View Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Scarborough (Station)
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seamer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Depot Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9.
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Falsgrave Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Springhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St James Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. College Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. West Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Spring Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Murray Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. West Parade Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. All Saints' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Falsgrave Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Acworth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Seamer Road Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1