Crime in Filey: statistics, rates and trends
487 crimes were recorded in Filey in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
487 crimes were recorded in Filey in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 166 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Filey has the 756th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Filey | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 487 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,773 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Filey was highest in the year to July 2021 (632 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (464). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 487 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 464 | 68.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 525 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 522 | 77.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 471 | 69.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 632 | 93.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 87.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 500 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 605 | 89.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
| July 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Filey 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 22.3 | 1.45 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.6 | 0.83 | +27% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +100% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +22% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.1 | 1.47 | +24% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.12 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Filey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Filey recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Filey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Filey recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Filey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Filey recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Filey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Filey recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Filey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Filey recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Filey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Filey recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Filey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Filey recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Filey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Filey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Filey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Filey recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Filey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Filey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Filey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Filey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Filey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Filey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Filey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Filey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Filey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Filey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Filey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Filey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Filey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 9,884 | 166.3 | +131% |
| Bridlington | 4,415 | 123.0 | +71% |
| Driffield | 965 | 63.9 | -11% |
| Pickering | 551 | 71.4 | -1% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 380 | 45.0 | -37% |
| Malton | 384 | 57.0 | -21% |
| Hornsea | 531 | 64.5 | -10% |
| Whitby | 1,456 | 110.4 | +54% |
1 areas within Filey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Filey had the highest rate (71.9 per 1,000) and Filey the lowest (71.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filey | Neighbourhood | 6,773 | 487 | 71.9 |
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 Filey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Birch Close | 17 |
| On or near | 17 |
| On or near Granville Road | 15 |
| On or near Murray Street | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Green Meadows Drive | 11 |
| On or near Belle Vue Street | 11 |
| On or near Pebble Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Filey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 138 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 28.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Filey has an estimated population of 6,773. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Filey sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Filey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Filey a safe place to live?
Filey recorded 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Filey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Filey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Filey was up 5% on the year before: 487 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 464 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Filey?
Filey 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 Filey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.