Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).