Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO11 · North Yorkshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO17 · North Yorkshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Settrington has less crime — 6 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Settrington in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 6, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Settrington has more Public order (1). 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, Settrington recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 6 vs 85 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Settrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Scarborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Settrington had more Public order. Overall, Settrington recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 85).