Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eskdale Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Whitby Streonshalh , and the 889th highest 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 Eskdale Road (YO22 4JJ) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.0% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 47.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eskdale Road (YO22 4JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wagtail Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 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 | Rohilla Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Swallow Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bluebell Grove | — |
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