Crime in Esk Valley & Coast: statistics, rates and trends
192 crimes were recorded in Esk Valley & Coast in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Esk Valley & Coast at a glance
- Crime trends in Esk Valley & Coast
- Types of crime in Esk Valley & Coast
- Esk Valley & Coast compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Esk Valley & Coast
- What happened after crimes were reported in Esk Valley & Coast
- Demographics of Esk Valley & Coast
- Questions about crime in Esk Valley & Coast
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (44) and burglary (15) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Esk Valley & Coast | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 192 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,091 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Esk Valley & Coast of any year here (192 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 192 | 31.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 234 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 211 | 34.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 45.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 73.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 359 | 58.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 247 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 251 | 41.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 62 to 44 and violence and sexual offences fell from 92 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 12.3 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Esk Valley & Coast.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Esk Valley & Coast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Streonshalh | 655 | 142.0 | +351% |
| Whitby West | 832 | 97.0 | +208% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 215 | 42.1 | +33% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 345 | 52.0 | +65% |
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | +114% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | +209% |
| Pickering | 526 | 68.1 | +116% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | +330% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Esk Valley & Coast over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Priory Park | 8 |
| On or near Alum Drive | 7 |
| On or near Birch Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Egton | 6 |
| On or near Middlewood Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Blacksmith Close | 5 |
| On or near Church Lane | 5 |
| On or near Ingham Close | 5 |
| On or near Narrowfield | 5 |
Of the 148 crimes in Esk Valley & Coast with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Esk Valley & Coast has an estimated population of 6,091 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Esk Valley & Coast average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Esk Valley & Coast | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Esk Valley & Coast a safe place to live?
Esk Valley & Coast recorded 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Esk Valley & Coast?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Esk Valley & Coast going up or down?
Recorded crime in Esk Valley & Coast was down 18% on the year before: 192 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 234 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Esk Valley & Coast?
About 6,091 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Esk Valley & Coast?
Esk Valley & Coast is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.