Crime in the seaside town of Filey has continued its downward trend over the past four years, despite a small increase in 2024.
The data, sourced from North Yorkshire Police, shows that total crime incidents fell from 363 in 2021 to 336 in 2023 before rising slightly to 349 in 2024.
The report to Filey Town Council highlights that while 2024 saw a minor uptick in overall crime, the figure remains lower than both 2021 and 2022, indicating a positive long-term trend.
Here's a breakdown of the crime statistics for Filey:
| Offence Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson & Criminal Damage | 54 | 52 | 42 | 38 |
| Burglary | 13 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Drug Offences | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Fraud | 40 | 23 | 22 | 25 |
| Misc Crimes Against Society | 3 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Public Order Offences | 26 | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual Offences | 18 | 21 | 17 | 26 |
| Theft | 49 | 57 | 57 | 47 |
| Vehicle Offences | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Violence Against The Person | 137 | 170 | 136 | 157 |
| Grand Total | 363 | 407 | 336 | 349 |
Violence Against the Person remains the most prevalent crime in Filey. Although a decrease is seen from its peak in 2022 (170 incidents), it still accounted for 157 incidents in 2024.
Notable decreases are observed in Arson & Criminal Damage, Burglary, and Theft over the four-year period.
Drug Offences saw a slight increase, with 10 incidents reported in both 2023 and 2024.
Vehicle Offences saw a significant drop, from 7 in 2021 to just 1 in 2024.
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