THE LIMES, YO12 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 5JY

THE LIMES, YO12 5JY, Scarborough has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.19 per 1,000 population. This YO12 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 5JY, encompassing approximately 4481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

YO12 5JY 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
  • Roscoe Street with total crimes: 7

THE LIMES, YO12 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.1938.10%
Violence and sexual offences276.4758.82%
Public order86.02-11.11%
Shoplifting81.79-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-33.33%
Other crime20.89-60.00%
Other theft20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
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 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.3116.67%
Shoplifting214.69320.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.69-45.16%
Public order93.79350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01200.00%
Other theft61.34500.00%
Other crime51.34150.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.9519.23%
Anti-social behaviour186.92-18.18%
Shoplifting54.02-64.29%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-81.82%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.074.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.8046.67%
Shoplifting144.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.1257.14%
Public order42.4533.33%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.96-19.35%
Shoplifting165.58-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour153.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.3575.00%
Other theft41.5633.33%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.0919.23%
Shoplifting236.92130.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.130.00%
Drugs64.02500.00%
Other crime51.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Other theft30.67-40.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.4073.33%
Anti-social behaviour185.8050.00%
Shoplifting104.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-37.50%
Other theft51.1225.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.35-40.00%
Shoplifting122.68-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.68100.00%
Drugs71.79600.00%
Other theft41.56-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.84-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour204.4666.67%
Shoplifting134.46-27.78%
Other theft82.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-63.64%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.18-45.00%
Shoplifting184.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.02-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6857.14%
Public order52.4525.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour258.9319.05%
Shoplifting155.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3540.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Drugs30.89-25.00%
Other theft30.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.810.00%
Shoplifting124.690.00%
Other theft92.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Public order40.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202417
June 202431
May 202426
April 202425
March 202431
February 202426
January 202415
December 202320
November 202322
October 202340
September 202335

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202421
June 202418
May 202422
April 202415
March 202418
February 202418
January 202412
December 202320
November 202312
October 202325
September 202321

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20233
September 20234

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202421
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202423
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315
September 202312

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
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 9 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 5JY 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. Roscoe Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wooler Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Scarborough (Station)
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seamer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Depot Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Belgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Falsgrave Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Springhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. College Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. West Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Spring Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Belle Vue Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Murray Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. West Parade Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. All Saints' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Falsgrave Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Acworth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1