LONG STEPS, YO22 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in YO22 4AJ

LONG STEPS, YO22 4AJ, Scarborough has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.04 per 1,000 population. This YO22 4AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader YO22 postcode area, which has experienced 58 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this YO22 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around YO22 4AJ, encompassing approximately 580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

YO22 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • with total crimes: 7
  • St Ann'S Staith with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

LONG STEPS, YO22 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1574.04-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour925.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.50133.33%
Public order512.05150.00%
Shoplifting38.610.00%
Drugs25.170.00%
Vehicle crime13.440.00%
Other theft11.72-66.67%

In August 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 offences2384.3753.33%
Anti-social behaviour1239.6033.33%
Other theft320.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1750.00%
Shoplifting35.17-40.00%
Public order25.17100.00%
Vehicle crime13.440.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1561.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour925.830.00%
Shoplifting515.50-50.00%
Other theft28.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44-66.67%
Burglary13.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1475.76-26.32%
Shoplifting1024.1142.86%
Anti-social behaviour917.22-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson615.5050.00%
Other theft210.33100.00%
Robbery13.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1977.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1132.72-8.33%
Shoplifting718.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson412.05300.00%
Public order26.890.00%
Other theft13.44-83.33%
Drugs11.720.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1986.09-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour1232.720.00%
Shoplifting920.6612.50%
Other theft615.50100.00%
Burglary210.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.44-66.67%
Drugs11.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2099.8781.82%
Anti-social behaviour1234.44-36.84%
Shoplifting820.66700.00%
Possession of weapons313.770.00%
Other theft35.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.170.00%
Drugs25.17100.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Other crime13.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1963.71216.67%
Violence and sexual offences1132.72-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson318.94200.00%
Theft from the person15.170.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Shoplifting11.72-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1449.93-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour624.11-40.00%
Shoplifting410.33300.00%
Public order26.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.440.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1551.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1025.830.00%
Vehicle crime217.220.00%
Other crime13.440.00%
Shoplifting11.72-80.00%
Other theft11.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1055.10-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1017.2225.00%
Shoplifting517.22150.00%
Other theft38.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.170.00%
Burglary13.440.00%
Public order11.72-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1251.66-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour820.66-11.11%
Public order413.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.89100.00%
Shoplifting23.44-60.00%
Other crime13.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1775.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour929.270.00%
Public order815.500.00%
Shoplifting513.770.00%
Other theft18.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Other crime11.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202415
June 202414
May 202419
April 202419
March 202420
February 202411
January 202414
December 202315
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317

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

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

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 202412
February 202419
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the YO22 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1.
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Ann'S Staith
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Whitby Bus Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Horse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Windsor Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Raft Yard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baxtergate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Market Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1