Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO32 · York
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Earswick has less crime — 33 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Earswick in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 33, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earswick sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 33 vs 101 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Earswick saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Earswick recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 101).