Scarborough vs Snainton — 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

Snainton

YO22 · North Yorkshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Snainton has less crime — 2 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Snainton in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 2, a 50.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Scarborough records significantly more (30 vs 2 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 April 2026 Police data, Snainton recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 2 vs 101 incidents. That is 98% 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 April 2026, Scarborough recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 2 in Snainton. Overall, Snainton had fewer total crimes (2 vs 101).

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