TRAFALGAR SQUARE, YO12 7PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO12 7PQ

TRAFALGAR SQUARE, YO12 7PQ, Scarborough has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.69 per 1,000 population. This YO12 7PQ 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 7PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO12 7PQ, encompassing approximately 3757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-23.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)

YO12 7PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • with total crimes: 24
  • Newborough with total crimes: 14

TRAFALGAR SQUARE, YO12 7PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6852.69-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour4518.10-23.73%
Shoplifting3111.9810.71%
Criminal damage and arson158.25-21.05%
Other theft103.9925.00%
Public order72.66-46.15%
Drugs61.8620.00%
Burglary41.6033.33%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Bicycle theft30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7457.7521.31%
Anti-social behaviour5919.690.00%
Shoplifting2815.70-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson197.4511.76%
Public order135.06-18.75%
Other theft83.460.00%
Drugs52.13-44.44%
Burglary31.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.53100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6158.01-10.29%
Anti-social behaviour5916.2337.21%
Shoplifting3215.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.52-19.05%
Public order164.52-11.11%
Drugs94.2650.00%
Other theft82.40100.00%
Burglary52.130.00%
Possession of weapons41.330.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6849.23-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour4318.102.38%
Criminal damage and arson2111.44-19.23%
Public order185.5938.46%
Shoplifting164.79-20.00%
Drugs64.2650.00%
Burglary51.6025.00%
Other theft41.33-42.86%
Other crime21.06-66.67%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8656.4238.71%
Anti-social behaviour4222.8931.25%
Criminal damage and arson2611.1885.71%
Shoplifting206.92-4.76%
Public order135.3230.00%
Other theft73.4640.00%
Other crime61.86500.00%
Burglary41.60100.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Robbery21.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6241.25-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour3216.50-8.57%
Shoplifting218.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.597.69%
Public order103.73100.00%
Other theft52.66-16.67%
Drugs41.3333.33%
Robbery31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7645.2420.63%
Anti-social behaviour3520.23-31.37%
Shoplifting249.31-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.39-7.14%
Other theft63.46-40.00%
Public order51.60-61.54%
Drugs31.33-57.14%
Theft from the person30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6352.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5116.7718.60%
Shoplifting2513.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.65-6.67%
Public order133.73-45.83%
Other theft103.460.00%
Drugs72.66600.00%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Possession of weapons41.33100.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8455.3513.51%
Anti-social behaviour4322.35-18.87%
Public order2411.44200.00%
Shoplifting206.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson155.3287.50%
Other theft103.990.00%
Burglary52.6666.67%
Possession of weapons21.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7454.82-18.68%
Anti-social behaviour5319.698.16%
Shoplifting2814.1012.00%
Other theft107.4525.00%
Public order82.66-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-46.67%
Drugs82.130.00%
Possession of weapons52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime51.33150.00%
Burglary31.33-66.67%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9164.40-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour4924.22-23.44%
Public order2513.0466.67%
Shoplifting256.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson156.657.14%
Burglary93.99125.00%
Other theft82.40-33.33%
Drugs82.1333.33%
Possession of weapons32.13200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9862.545.38%
Anti-social behaviour6426.0810.34%
Public order1517.030.00%
Shoplifting153.99-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson143.99-51.72%
Other theft123.7371.43%
Drugs63.19-57.14%
Burglary41.60100.00%
Other crime41.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9368.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour5824.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson2915.440.00%
Shoplifting237.720.00%
Public order156.120.00%
Drugs143.990.00%
Other theft73.730.00%
Robbery51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 633 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202459
May 202459
April 202443
March 202442
February 202432
January 202435
December 202351
November 202343
October 202353
September 202349
August 202364
July 202358

A total of 998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202468
June 202474
May 202461
April 202468
March 202486
February 202462
January 202476
December 202363
November 202384
October 202374
September 202391
August 202398
July 202393

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202419
May 202417
April 202421
March 202426
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238
September 202315
August 202314
July 202329

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202428
May 202432
April 202416
March 202420
February 202421
January 202424
December 202325
November 202320
October 202328
September 202325
August 202315
July 202323

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20238
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202416
April 202418
March 202413
February 202410
January 20245
December 202313
November 202324
October 20238
September 202325
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 2.
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Newborough
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Aberdeen Place
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sussex Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 8. North Marine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Aberdeen Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waterhouse Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Durham Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trafalgar Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. St Mary'S Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friar'S Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Huntriss Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Nicholas Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Albemarle Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Albemarle Back Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marlborough Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Maria'S Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Springfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wrea Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. B1364
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fire Station Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1