Crime in Whitby West: statistics, rates and trends
832 crimes were recorded in Whitby West in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Whitby West
- Questions about crime in Whitby West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (345), anti-social behaviour (204) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitby West | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 832 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,578 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitby West peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,109 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (822). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 832 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 883 | 102.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 822 | 95.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 925 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 973 | 113.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,109 | 129.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 976 | 113.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 895 | 104.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 989 | 115.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitby West recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (55% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 42 to 50, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 57 and other theft fell from 44 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 40.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 23.8 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 5.8 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitby West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Streonshalh | 655 | 142.0 | +46% |
| Esk Valley & Coast | 192 | 31.5 | -68% |
| Danby & Mulgrave | 215 | 42.1 | -57% |
| Scalby & the Coast | 345 | 52.0 | -46% |
| Newby | 428 | 67.5 | -30% |
| Woodlands | 713 | 97.5 | 0% |
| Northstead | 1,151 | 135.4 | +40% |
| Castle | 4,191 | 527.6 | +444% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Whitby West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Angel Yard” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Angel Yard | 59 |
| On or near Whitby Bus Station | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near St Ann'S Staith | 32 |
| On or near Esplanade | 29 |
| On or near St Hilda'S Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Nightclub | 24 |
| On or near Haggersgate | 22 |
| On or near | 20 |
Of the 628 crimes in Whitby West with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 204 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Whitby West has an estimated population of 8,578 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitby West average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whitby West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitby West a safe place to live?
Whitby West recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Whitby West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Whitby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby West was down 6% on the year before: 832 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 883 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitby West?
About 8,578 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitby West?
Whitby West 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.