Earswick vs Scarborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Earswick

YO32 · York

21

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Shoplifting2

Scarborough

YO12 · North Yorkshire

254

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Shoplifting31

Earswick has less crime — 21 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Earswick in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 21, a 12.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Scarborough records significantly more (85 vs 9 incidents). Earswick is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Earswick the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earswick or Scarborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 21 vs 254 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Earswick and Scarborough?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Earswick recorded 9 incidents of this type vs 85 in Scarborough. Overall, Earswick had fewer total crimes (21 vs 254).

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