YO12 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 7AQ

YO12 7AQ, Scarborough has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.39 per 1,000 population. This YO12 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 7AQ, encompassing approximately 5957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)

YO12 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Roscoe Street with total crimes: 17
  • with total crimes: 15

YO12 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5531.3919.57%
Anti-social behaviour469.2312.20%
Shoplifting227.7210.00%
Public order163.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.6945.45%
Other theft92.6980.00%
Other crime71.51133.33%
Burglary51.17-16.67%
Drugs40.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.35-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour417.722.50%
Shoplifting206.8811.11%
Public order123.36-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson112.0122.22%
Drugs81.85-20.00%
Burglary61.34100.00%
Other theft51.01-37.50%
Other crime30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5830.3845.00%
Anti-social behaviour409.7348.15%
Public order226.71120.00%
Shoplifting183.690.00%
Drugs103.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.68-25.00%
Other theft81.51-27.27%
Possession of weapons61.340.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.32-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour276.71-35.71%
Shoplifting184.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson123.02-42.86%
Other theft112.0157.14%
Public order101.85-28.57%
Drugs41.68-60.00%
Other crime30.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.7329.17%
Anti-social behaviour4210.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.05200.00%
Shoplifting213.5210.53%
Public order143.52100.00%
Drugs102.35233.33%
Other theft71.680.00%
Other crime61.170.00%
Burglary51.01400.00%
Possession of weapons40.84300.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.97-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour248.0641.18%
Shoplifting194.03-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.19-58.82%
Other theft71.17-12.50%
Public order71.17133.33%
Drugs31.17-25.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6222.8324.00%
Shoplifting2010.41-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson173.36325.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.85-15.00%
Other theft82.850.00%
Drugs41.34-42.86%
Public order30.67-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5022.16-27.54%
Shoplifting278.3917.39%
Anti-social behaviour204.53-4.76%
Public order113.36-26.67%
Other theft81.85-20.00%
Drugs71.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-69.23%
Burglary20.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6928.377.81%
Shoplifting2311.5821.05%
Anti-social behaviour213.86-32.26%
Public order153.5287.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.5218.18%
Other theft102.180.00%
Burglary61.68100.00%
Drugs41.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6427.36-1.54%
Anti-social behaviour3110.7440.91%
Shoplifting195.20-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson113.19-35.29%
Other theft101.85100.00%
Drugs81.68166.67%
Public order81.34-46.67%
Vehicle crime41.3433.33%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6528.0320.37%
Shoplifting2610.91-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour224.36-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson173.6954.55%
Public order152.8515.38%
Other theft52.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.84200.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime20.34-66.67%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.525.88%
Anti-social behaviour359.060.00%
Shoplifting285.87-12.50%
Public order134.70116.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.18-35.29%
Other crime61.850.00%
Other theft51.01-16.67%
Drugs30.84-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour358.560.00%
Shoplifting325.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.370.00%
Drugs72.850.00%
Public order61.170.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202441
May 202440
April 202427
March 202442
February 202424
January 202417
December 202320
November 202321
October 202331
September 202322
August 202335
July 202335

A total of 724 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202455
June 202446
May 202458
April 202440
March 202462
February 202448
January 202462
December 202350
November 202369
October 202364
September 202365
August 202354
July 202351

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202420
May 202418
April 202418
March 202421
February 202419
January 202420
December 202327
November 202323
October 202319
September 202326
August 202328
July 202332

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202412
May 202422
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238
September 202315
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 202421
February 20247
January 202417
December 20234
November 202313
October 202311
September 202317
August 202311
July 202317

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO12 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Roscoe Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3.
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Aberdeen Place
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alma Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sussex Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 10. Aberdeen Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cambridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. York Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Alma Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albemarle Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Albemarle Back Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belle Vue Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wrea Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. B1364
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caledonia Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Mill Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Victoria Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Parade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1