Crime Rates at Waterstead Crescent, Whitby, YO21 1PY

Waterstead Crescent area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh , and the 869th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Waterstead Crescent (YO21 1PY) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average (193.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waterstead Crescent (YO21 1PY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whitby Bus Station, where police recorded 44 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near On or near (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.