Crime in Whitby West: statistics, rates and trends
791 crimes were recorded in Whitby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitby West at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitby West
- Types of crime in Whitby West
- Whitby West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitby West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitby West
- Population and deprivation in Whitby West
- Questions about crime in Whitby West
- 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.
791 crimes were recorded in Whitby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 338 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitby West has the 1,431st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitby West | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 791 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,578 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitby West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (791). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 791 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 864 | 100.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 830 | 96.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 951 | 110.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 973 | 113.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,110 | 129.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 964 | 112.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 914 | 106.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 971 | 113.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
| July 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitby West 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 anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 22.1 | 1.44 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 7.3 | 1.08 | -15% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +2% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -30% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.7 | 0.82 | +92% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +267% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitby West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitby West recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitby West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitby West recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitby West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitby West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitby West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitby West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitby West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitby West recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitby West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitby West recorded 33 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitby West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitby West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitby West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitby West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitby West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitby West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitby West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitby West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitby West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitby West recorded 10 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitby West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitby West recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitby West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitby West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitby West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitby West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitby West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitby West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Streonshalh | 665 | 144.2 | +56% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 205 | 33.7 | -64% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 212 | 41.5 | -55% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 337 | 50.8 | -45% |
| Newby | 422 | 66.6 | -28% |
| Woodlands | 697 | 95.3 | +3% |
| Northstead | 1,060 | 124.7 | +35% |
| Castle | 4,152 | 522.7 | +467% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Angel Yard | 55 |
| On or near Whitby Bus Station | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Esplanade | 30 |
| On or near St Hilda'S Gardens | 24 |
| On or near St Ann'S Staith | 23 |
| On or near Haggersgate | 22 |
| On or near | 21 |
| On or near Church Square | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitby West 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 | 251 | 34.6% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 24.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Whitby West has an estimated population of 8,578. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitby West sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitby West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Whitby West a safe place to live?
Whitby West recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Whitby West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Whitby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby West was down 8% on the year before: 791 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 864 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitby West?
Whitby West 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 Whitby West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.