Scarborough vs Upper Poppleton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Scarborough

YO12 · North Yorkshire

254

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Shoplifting31

Upper Poppleton

YO26 · York

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Upper Poppleton has less crime — 1 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Upper Poppleton in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 1, a 254.0x difference. Scarborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upper Poppleton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scarborough or Upper Poppleton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Poppleton recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 1 vs 254 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Upper Poppleton is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Scarborough's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (85 incidents) while Upper Poppleton's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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