Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO11 · North Yorkshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 14, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 14 vs 85 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Burglary while Scarborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 85).