Crime in Scalby & the Coast: statistics, rates and trends
345 crimes were recorded in Scalby & the Coast in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Scalby & the Coast
- Questions about crime in Scalby & the Coast
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), anti-social behaviour (83), criminal damage and arson (27) and other theft (27) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Scalby & the Coast | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 345 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,630 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Scalby & the Coast peaked in the year to August 2021 (401 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (254). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 345 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 283 | 42.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 274 | 41.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 278 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 254 | 38.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 401 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 50.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 276 | 41.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 258 | 38.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Scalby & the Coast.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scalby & the Coast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | +30% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | +87% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | +160% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +914% |
| Falsgrave & Stepney | 1,097 | 136.5 | +162% |
| Weaponness & Ramshill | 1,029 | 131.9 | +153% |
| Seamer | 259 | 53.8 | +3% |
| Eastfield | 1,076 | 139.9 | +169% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Scalby & the Coast over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Danes Dyke | 21 |
| On or near Snapdragon Lane | 21 |
| On or near | 18 |
| On or near West Side Road | 15 |
| On or near Chichester Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Scalby Road | 9 |
| On or near Beck Lane | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
Of the 262 crimes in Scalby & the Coast with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 47.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 17.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Scalby & the Coast has an estimated population of 6,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Scalby & the Coast average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Scalby & the Coast | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Scalby & the Coast a safe place to live?
Scalby & the Coast recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Scalby & the Coast?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Scalby & the Coast going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scalby & the Coast was up 22% on the year before: 345 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Scalby & the Coast?
About 6,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Scalby & the Coast?
Scalby & the 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.