Pickering vs Scarborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pickering

YO18 · North Yorkshire

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Scarborough

YO11 · North Yorkshire

101

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting14

Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 8, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Other crime (1), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Pickering or Scarborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 8 vs 101 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Other crime while Scarborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 101).

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