Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO12 · North Yorkshire
345
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO24 · York
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
York has less crime — 261 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough saw somewhat more crime than York in April 2026 (345 vs 261 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while York has more Public order (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, York recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 261 vs 345 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Scarborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Scarborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while York had more Public order. Overall, York recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 345).