Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO17 · North Yorkshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Settrington has less crime — 6 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Settrington in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 6, a 42.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Settrington has more Public order (1). Scarborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Settrington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Settrington recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 6 vs 254 incidents. That is 98% 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 254).