Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
345
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 8, a 43.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (45). Pickering is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Pickering the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 8 vs 345 incidents. That is 98% 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 345).