Crime in Whitby Streonshalh: statistics, rates and trends

665 crimes were recorded in Whitby Streonshalh in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitby Streonshalh has the 487th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Whitby Streonshalh was highest in the year to July 2021 (685 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (517). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitby Streonshalh 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in other theft (+59%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Whitby Streonshalh

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Whitby Streonshalh

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Whitby Streonshalh

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Whitby Streonshalh

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Whitby Streonshalh

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Whitby Streonshalh

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Whitby Streonshalh

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Whitby Streonshalh

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Whitby Streonshalh

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Whitby Streonshalh

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Whitby Streonshalh

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Whitby Streonshalh

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Whitby Streonshalh

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitby Streonshalh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitby Streonshalh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitby Streonshalh.

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 Whitby Streonshalh over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitby Streonshalh 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.

Whitby Streonshalh has an estimated population of 4,612. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitby Streonshalh sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Whitby Streonshalh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.