AVENUE ROAD, YO12 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 5JU

AVENUE ROAD, YO12 5JU, Scarborough has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.16 per 1,000 population. This YO12 5JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO12 postcode area, which has experienced 378 crimes and a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO12 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 5JU, encompassing approximately 4564 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)

YO12 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roscoe Street with total crimes: 17
  • Belgrave Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Cambridge Place with total crimes: 9

AVENUE ROAD, YO12 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.1633.33%
Shoplifting215.26320.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.60-46.88%
Public order93.72350.00%
Other theft61.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31150.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.01-18.18%
Shoplifting53.94-64.29%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-81.82%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.53-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour225.2646.67%
Shoplifting144.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.0737.50%
Public order52.4166.67%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.09-21.21%
Shoplifting165.70-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour153.51-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson83.2960.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.3522.22%
Shoplifting237.23130.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.04-10.53%
Drugs63.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Other crime51.100.00%
Other theft41.10-20.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.1268.75%
Anti-social behaviour195.9235.71%
Shoplifting104.16-16.67%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-50.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Drugs10.44-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.68-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour143.51-33.33%
Shoplifting123.07-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.63166.67%
Drugs81.75700.00%
Other theft41.75-55.56%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.5675.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.60-17.39%
Shoplifting134.16-27.78%
Other theft92.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-72.73%
Public order30.66-40.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.31-45.24%
Shoplifting185.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.94-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson112.6337.50%
Public order52.4125.00%
Drugs41.10-20.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.6610.53%
Anti-social behaviour269.2018.18%
Shoplifting155.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2960.00%
Drugs51.7525.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Other theft30.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.6965.22%
Anti-social behaviour228.3337.50%
Shoplifting124.82-7.69%
Other theft92.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Drugs40.88-63.64%
Public order40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.62-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour165.04-15.79%
Shoplifting133.51-31.58%
Drugs112.85450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-16.67%
Other theft51.10-16.67%
Public order31.10-57.14%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.260.00%
Shoplifting194.160.00%
Public order74.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.530.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202418
May 202422
April 202415
March 202417
February 202419
January 202414
December 202321
November 202312
October 202326
September 202322
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202432
May 202424
April 202426
March 202433
February 202427
January 202416
December 202319
November 202323
October 202342
September 202338
August 202323
July 202324

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 202311
July 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202423
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315
September 202312
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO12 5JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roscoe Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Belgrave Crescent
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cambridge Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Falsgrave Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 5. Scarborough (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Trinity Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Weaponness Valley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Parade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Belgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. All Saints' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Derwent Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Depot Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Spring Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Candler Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Windmill View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Arundel Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mount Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Acworth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Westbourne Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Seamer Road Corner
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Springhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1