Scarborough vs Snainton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Scarborough

YO11 · North Yorkshire

85

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Shoplifting9

Snainton

YO22 · North Yorkshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Snainton has less crime — 1 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Snainton in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 1, a 85.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Scarborough records significantly more (28 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scarborough or Snainton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Snainton recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 1 vs 85 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Snainton is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Scarborough recorded 28 incidents of this type vs 1 in Snainton. Overall, Snainton had fewer total crimes (1 vs 85).

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