YO21 1QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO21 1QZ

YO21 1QZ, Scarborough has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.29 per 1,000 population. This YO21 1QZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO21 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO21 1QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO21 1QZ, encompassing approximately 2095 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

YO21 1QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ann'S Staith with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • with total crimes: 4

YO21 1QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.29-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour149.077.69%
Criminal damage and arson106.68150.00%
Public order44.77300.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other theft10.95-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.2017.39%
Anti-social behaviour1312.888.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.2033.33%
Other theft41.9133.33%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Shoplifting31.43-50.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

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 offences2325.2953.33%
Anti-social behaviour1210.979.09%
Shoplifting65.73-40.00%
Other theft32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 offences1524.81-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour117.16-21.43%
Shoplifting105.2542.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.77-22.22%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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 offences2729.118.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.8827.27%
Criminal damage and arson96.68800.00%
Shoplifting74.29-22.22%
Public order23.340.00%
Other theft10.95-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.93-42.11%
Shoplifting95.2512.50%
Other theft54.29-16.67%
Burglary22.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.4511.11%
Anti-social behaviour199.5418.75%
Shoplifting89.070.00%
Other theft63.82500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8633.33%
Drugs21.91100.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.04-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour168.5945.45%
Criminal damage and arson37.630.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences2622.4313.04%
Anti-social behaviour1112.410.00%
Shoplifting45.25300.00%
Public order31.9150.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences2320.5221.05%
Anti-social behaviour1110.97-8.33%
Other crime25.250.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%

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 offences1923.3811.76%
Anti-social behaviour129.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.73-16.67%
Shoplifting52.39150.00%
Other theft42.39100.00%
Drugs31.9150.00%
Public order11.43-75.00%

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 offences1721.0013.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.77-14.29%
Public order42.86-42.86%
Other theft21.910.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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 offences1526.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.680.00%
Public order73.340.00%
Shoplifting53.340.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202423
June 202415
May 202427
April 202425
March 202420
February 202418
January 202426
December 202323
November 202319
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 202419
February 202416
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. St Ann'S Staith
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3.
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whitby Bus Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Well Close Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Hilda'S Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pannett Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Horse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Windsor Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Skinner Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarkson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Well Close Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arundel Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Baxtergate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Market Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1