Scarborough vs Scarborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Scarborough

YO11 · North Yorkshire

101

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting14

Scarborough

YO12 · North Yorkshire

345

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Scarborough has less crime — 101 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Scarborough in April 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 101, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Scarborough records significantly more (119 vs 30 incidents). Scarborough is below the national average while Scarborough is above, making Scarborough the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scarborough or Scarborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Scarborough recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 101 vs 345 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Scarborough is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Scarborough recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 119 in Scarborough. Overall, Scarborough had fewer total crimes (101 vs 345).

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