Rawcliffe vs Scarborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rawcliffe

YO30 · York

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Burglary10

Scarborough

YO12 · North Yorkshire

345

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences119
  • Anti-social behaviour80
  • Shoplifting45

Rawcliffe has less crime — 92 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Rawcliffe in April 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 92, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawcliffe sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Scarborough has more Shoplifting (45). Rawcliffe is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Rawcliffe the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rawcliffe or Scarborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 92 vs 345 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Rawcliffe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rawcliffe saw higher rates of Burglary while Scarborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rawcliffe recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 345).

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