Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Driffield has less crime — 42 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Driffield in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 42, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Scarborough has more Anti-social behaviour (60) and Shoplifting (31). Driffield is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Driffield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 42 vs 254 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Scarborough had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 254).