WESTFIELD AVENUE, YO12 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 6DG

WESTFIELD AVENUE, YO12 6DG, Scarborough has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This YO12 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 6DG, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

YO12 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Rycroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD AVENUE, YO12 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-25.00%
Burglary33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-85.71%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.4175.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.29-33.33%
Shoplifting42.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.6550.00%
Shoplifting53.36-58.33%
Other crime32.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.77140.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.2450.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.85-28.57%
Shoplifting52.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.29133.33%
Shoplifting33.92-40.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.29-37.50%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.29166.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rycroft Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornville Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Burniston Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1