Crime in Scalby & the Coast: statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Scalby & the Coast in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Scalby & the Coast at a glance
- Crime trends in Scalby & the Coast
- Types of crime in Scalby & the Coast
- Scalby & the Coast compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Scalby & the Coast
- What happened after crimes were reported in Scalby & the Coast
- Population and deprivation in Scalby & the Coast
- Questions about crime in Scalby & the Coast
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
337 crimes were recorded in Scalby & the Coast in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Scalby & the Coast has the 2,998th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Scalby & the Coast | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 337 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,630 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Scalby & the Coast was highest in the year to July 2021 (399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (256). Over the whole period it rose 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 337 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 274 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 283 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 278 | 41.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 262 | 39.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 399 | 60.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 320 | 48.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 283 | 42.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 256 | 38.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
| July 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Scalby & the Coast over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+45%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 21.0 | 0.61 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 11.6 | 0.76 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.4 | 0.64 | +45% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +257% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +70% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +75% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.38 | -10% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.21 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -25% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Scalby & the Coast
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Scalby & the Coast recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Scalby & the Coast
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Scalby & the Coast recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Scalby & the Coast
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Scalby & the Coast recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Scalby & the Coast
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Scalby & the Coast recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 257% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Scalby & the Coast
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Scalby & the Coast recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Scalby & the Coast
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Scalby & the Coast recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Scalby & the Coast
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Scalby & the Coast recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Scalby & the Coast
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Scalby & the Coast recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Scalby & the Coast
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Scalby & the Coast recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Scalby & the Coast
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Scalby & the Coast recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Scalby & the Coast
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Scalby & the Coast recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Scalby & the Coast
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Scalby & the Coast recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Scalby & the Coast
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Scalby & the Coast recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Scalby & the Coast, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Scalby & the Coast.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scalby & the Coast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | +31% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | +87% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | +145% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +928% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,101 | 137.0 | +169% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,043 | 133.6 | +163% |
| Seamer | 237 | 49.2 | -3% |
| Eastfield | 1,091 | 141.8 | +179% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Scalby & the Coast over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Danes Dyke | 21 |
| On or near Snapdragon Lane | 19 |
| On or near | 12 |
| On or near West Side Road | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Beck Lane | 8 |
| On or near Scalby Road | 8 |
| On or near Chichester Close | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Scalby & the Coast over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 23.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Scalby & the Coast has an estimated population of 6,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Scalby & the Coast sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Scalby & the Coast |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Scalby & the Coast a safe place to live?
Scalby & the Coast recorded 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Scalby & the Coast?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Scalby & the Coast going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scalby & the Coast was up 23% on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 274 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Scalby & the Coast?
Scalby & the Coast is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Scalby & the Coast. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.