Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh , and the 600th lowest crime rate of 2,071 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 Church Street (YO22 4AE) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% lower than the Whitby Streonshalh average (184.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (YO22 4AE), the main crime hotspot is near Abbot'S Walk. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whitby Streonshalh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Ropery | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Abbot'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Green Lane | Under investigation |
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