Crime in Whitby Streonshalh: statistics, rates and trends
655 crimes were recorded in Whitby Streonshalh in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitby Streonshalh at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitby Streonshalh
- Types of crime in Whitby Streonshalh
- Whitby Streonshalh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitby Streonshalh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitby Streonshalh
- Demographics of Whitby Streonshalh
- Questions about crime in Whitby Streonshalh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), anti-social behaviour (164) and shoplifting (89) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 511th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Whitby Streonshalh | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 655 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,612 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitby Streonshalh peaked in the year to August 2021 (695 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (514). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 655 | 142.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 607 | 131.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 605 | 131.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 518 | 112.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 514 | 111.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 695 | 150.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 626 | 135.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 591 | 128.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 613 | 132.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitby Streonshalh recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (64% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 51, while public order fell from 38 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 49.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 35.6 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 19.3 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 33 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Public order | 32 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitby Streonshalh; the highest is Castle, North Yorkshire (527.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Esk Valley & Coast (31.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby Streonshalh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby West | 832 | 97.0 | -32% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 192 | 31.5 | -78% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 215 | 42.1 | -70% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 345 | 52.0 | -63% |
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | -52% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | -31% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | -5% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +271% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Whitby Streonshalh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (157).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 157 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 114 |
| On or near Talbot Court | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Church Street | 16 |
| On or near The Ropery | 16 |
| On or near Captain Cook Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Helredale Road | 14 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 13 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 12 |
Of the 491 crimes in Whitby Streonshalh with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 19.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Whitby Streonshalh has an estimated population of 4,612 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitby Streonshalh average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitby Streonshalh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitby Streonshalh a safe place to live?
Whitby Streonshalh recorded 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 511th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Whitby Streonshalh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Whitby Streonshalh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby Streonshalh was up 8% on the year before: 655 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 607 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitby Streonshalh?
About 4,612 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitby Streonshalh?
Whitby Streonshalh 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.