Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 14, a 18.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (31). Pickering is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Pickering the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 14 vs 254 incidents. That is 94% 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 254).