Newby and Scalby Crime Overview
Newby and Scalby is among the top 5 safest small towns in North Yorkshire, and is the 124th most dangerous overall out of North Yorkshire's 781 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Newby and Scalby in 2020 was 43 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to North Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 59% lower than the North Yorkshire rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Newby and Scalby is the 295th safest small town, and the 3,896th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Newby and Scalby was the worst small town in North Yorkshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2020 was also a bad month for Newby and Scalby residents, when it was North Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.41 per 1,000 residents. Newby and Scalby recorded 47 reports of violence and sexual offences during January 2017, making its crime rate of 4.8 the worst small town for violence and sexual offences in North Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Newby and Scalby are violence and sexual offences, with 203 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 7% higher than 2019's figure of 189 offences and a difference of 1.45 from 2019's crime rate of 19. Newby and Scalby's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Newby and Scalby to other towns and cities
See how Newby and Scalby shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Newby and Scalby and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Newby and Scalby Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Newby and Scalby This Year
| Newby and Scalby | North Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 240 | 24.74 | 48,671 | 41.73 | 69% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.62 | 1,252 | 1.07 | 73% safer |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.16 | 5,165 | 4.43 | 105% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 48 | 4.95 | 11,006 | 9.44 | 91% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.44 | 3,087 | 2.65 | 84% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.62 | 2,045 | 1.75 | 182% safer |
| Other Theft | 26 | 2.68 | 6,069 | 5.20 | 94% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.52 | 748 | 0.64 | 23% safer |
| Public Order | 31 | 3.20 | 7,132 | 6.11 | 91% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.21 | 573 | 0.49 | 133% safer |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.99 | 5,294 | 4.54 | 52% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 28 | 2.89 | 3,724 | 3.19 | 10% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 203 | 20.93 | 33,447 | 28.67 | 37% safer |
Crime in Newby and Scalby Compared To North Yorkshire
Newby and Scalby Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby | 187 | 22.30 | 94% safer |
| Huntington | 227 | 22.93 | 88% safer |
| Ingleby Barwick | 712 | 31.66 | 36% safer |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 305 | 38.83 | 11% safer |
| Newby and Scalby | 419 | 43.19 | - |
| Knaresborough | 671 | 43.65 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Yarm | 415 | 46.76 | 8% more dangerous |
| Saltburn, Marske and New Marske | 900 | 47.22 | 9% more dangerous |
| Ripon | 777 | 47.37 | 9% more dangerous |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 413 | 48.92 | 12% more dangerous |
Newby and Scalby Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 19 | 19 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.41 | 0.31 | 0.72 | 0.62 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 4.4 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 0.93 | 1.6 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.93 | 0.31 | 0.93 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.52 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | Getting worse |
Changes In Newby and Scalby's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Newby and Scalby to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Newby and Scalby | 43.19 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 36% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 44% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 48% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 56% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 58% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 60% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 68% more dangerous |
Crime in Newby and Scalby's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby & Scalby | 399 | 43 | First |
Crime in Newby and Scalby During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Newby and Scalby change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Newby and Scalby saw a 300% increase in public order. Newby and Scalby saw a large fall in burglary during April, when it fell by 83% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +38% | +155% | +192% | +18% | +5% | -6% | -5% | +17% | +107% | +37% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -50% | -83% | - | -33% | -75% | -67% | - | - | - | +50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -33% | -25% | -50% | - | +20% | -67% | - | - | +125% | +50% |
| Drugs | -50% | -75% | +50% | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +100% | - | -33% | -75% | - | - | +200% | - | +33% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | +300% | -50% | +167% | -25% | -50% | -75% | +33% | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | +33% | - | +100% | -63% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -20% | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +73% | +44% | -64% | +5% | -6% | - | -44% | +16% | +50% | +200% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Newby and Scalby
What police force serves Newby and Scalby?
Newby and Scalby's local territorial police force is the North Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Newby and Scalby?
Newby and Scalby is among the top 5 safest small towns in North Yorkshire.What is Newby and Scalby's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Newby and Scalby are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Newby and Scalby?
Newby and Scalby's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021