LEIGHTON CLOSE, YO12 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 4LB

LEIGHTON CLOSE, YO12 4LB, Scarborough has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This YO12 4LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO12 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO12 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 4LB, encompassing approximately 1015 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the YO12 4LB area, explore the YO12 4LB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the YO12 4LB area, visit the YO12 4LB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

YO12 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 7
  • Blackbird Way with total crimes: 1
  • Constantine Crescent with total crimes: 1

LEIGHTON CLOSE, YO12 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.940.00%
Other theft12.95-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.84-57.14%
Other theft22.95100.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-50.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.89300.00%
Public order23.940.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.86-40.00%
Shoplifting22.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9250.00%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Other theft12.950.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-50.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.940.00%
Other theft11.97-66.67%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95100.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86200.00%
Shoplifting25.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.97-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.810.00%
Public order23.940.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1.
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackbird Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Constantine Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Magpie Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rowan Fields
    Total1
    Other crime1