Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
345
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Driffield has less crime — 55 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Driffield in April 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 55, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (45). Driffield is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Driffield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 55 vs 345 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order while Scarborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 345).