YO21 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO21 1EF

YO21 1EF, Scarborough has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.36 per 1,000 population. This YO21 1EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO21 postcode area, which has experienced 106 crimes and a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO21 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO21 1EF, encompassing approximately 2156 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the YO21 1EF area, explore the YO21 1EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

YO21 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 8
  • St Ann'S Staith with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

YO21 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.3617.39%
Anti-social behaviour1512.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.9633.33%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Shoplifting31.39-50.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.0453.33%
Anti-social behaviour1210.679.09%
Shoplifting65.57-40.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.12-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour116.96-21.43%
Shoplifting105.1042.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.64-36.36%
Other theft33.25200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.143.85%
Anti-social behaviour1412.5227.27%
Criminal damage and arson116.491000.00%
Shoplifting75.10-22.22%
Public order33.250.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Other theft10.93-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.9730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.06-45.00%
Shoplifting95.1012.50%
Other theft54.17-16.67%
Burglary22.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2032.0017.65%
Violence and sexual offences209.2811.11%
Shoplifting89.280.00%
Other theft63.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7833.33%
Drugs21.86100.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.94-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour178.3554.55%
Criminal damage and arson37.880.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.2613.04%
Anti-social behaviour1112.060.00%
Shoplifting45.10300.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.4121.05%
Anti-social behaviour1110.67-8.33%
Other theft35.10-25.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.46-80.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.7211.76%
Anti-social behaviour128.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.57-16.67%
Shoplifting52.32150.00%
Other theft42.32100.00%
Drugs31.8650.00%
Public order11.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.4113.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.64-14.29%
Public order42.78-42.86%
Other theft21.860.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.490.00%
Public order73.250.00%
Shoplifting53.250.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202423
June 202415
May 202427
April 202426
March 202420
February 202418
January 202426
December 202323
November 202319
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 202420
February 202417
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO21 1EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1.
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. St Ann'S Staith
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Victoria Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Angel Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Well Close Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Windsor Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haggersgate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Hilda'S Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Horse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belle Vue Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Southend Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pannett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hawthorn Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Clarkson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1