Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Scarborough has less crime — 254 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Heslington and Scarborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 268 and 254 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Scarborough recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 254 vs 268 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Heslington is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Heslington recorded 105 incidents of this type vs 85 in Scarborough. Total crime levels were broadly similar.