YO12 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 6AQ

YO12 6AQ, Scarborough has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This YO12 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 6AQ, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

YO12 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 7
  • Peasholm Gap with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

YO12 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.51112.50%
Violence and sexual offences57.60-50.00%
Shoplifting32.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.47-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson23.58100.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.8888.89%
Violence and sexual offences157.60275.00%
Shoplifting26.700.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.83125.00%
Drugs54.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-20.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-71.43%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.13-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.23-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13300.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour76.70-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences43.130.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.2810.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.92-20.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.1525.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.47-64.29%
Drugs12.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.580.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20248
May 202417
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 202415
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO12 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1.
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Peasholm Gap
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victoria Park Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broom Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Devonshire Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Weydale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Northstead Manor Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Peasholm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Victoria Park Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1