Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney: statistics, rates and trends
1,097 crimes were recorded in Falsgrave & Stepney in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Falsgrave & Stepney at a glance
- Crime trends in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Types of crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Falsgrave & Stepney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falsgrave & Stepney
- Demographics of Falsgrave & Stepney
- Questions about crime in Falsgrave & Stepney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (388), anti-social behaviour (270) and shoplifting (104) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 584th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Falsgrave & Stepney | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,097 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.5 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,038 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falsgrave & Stepney peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (976). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,097 | 136.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,059 | 131.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,143 | 142.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,277 | 158.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,238 | 154.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,298 | 161.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,224 | 152.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,071 | 133.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 121.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Falsgrave & Stepney recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate), drugs (90% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (59% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (40% below) and vehicle crime (37% below). On the year before, public order rose from 46 to 70 and drugs rose from 41 to 50, while other theft fell from 44 to 31 and anti-social behaviour fell from 321 to 270.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 48.3 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 33.6 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 12.9 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Drugs | 50 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Falsgrave & Stepney; the highest is Castle, North Yorkshire (527.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Scalby & the Coast (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falsgrave & Stepney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,029 | 131.9 | -3% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +287% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | -29% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | -1% |
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | -51% |
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +2% |
| Seamer | 259 | 53.8 | -61% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 345 | 52.0 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Falsgrave & Stepney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belgrave Crescent” (161).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belgrave Crescent | 161 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 72 |
| On or near Cambridge Place | 62 |
| On or near Glayton Court | 46 |
| On or near Stepney Rise | 40 |
| On or near Depot Lane | 37 |
| On or near Falsgrave Road | 32 |
| On or near Seamer Road | 31 |
| On or near Seamer Road Corner | 31 |
| On or near Row Brow Court | 29 |
Of the 827 crimes in Falsgrave & Stepney with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 270 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 379 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 18.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Falsgrave & Stepney has an estimated population of 8,038 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (35%, against 23%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falsgrave & Stepney average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Falsgrave & Stepney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falsgrave & Stepney a safe place to live?
Falsgrave & Stepney recorded 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 584th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Falsgrave & Stepney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Falsgrave & Stepney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falsgrave & Stepney was up 4% on the year before: 1,097 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,059 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falsgrave & Stepney?
About 8,038 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falsgrave & Stepney?
Falsgrave & Stepney 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.