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Crime in Scotby

Scotby had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 84% on the three months before.

CA4, Cumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Scotby

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100.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+84%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 16 Apr 11 May 38 Jun 20 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Scotby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4151%
criminal damage810%
public order810%
theft56%
other crime56%
drugs45%
anti-social behaviour34%
burglary22%

Scotby against Cumberland

TypeScotby per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence50.733.6▲ 128%
Burglary2.51.3–
Vehicle crime2.51.6–
Anti-social behaviour3.72.3–
Theft and robbery7.45–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Botcherby203.4▲ 33%
Carleton106▲ 36%
Harraby102.6▲ 35%
Scotby100.2▲ 84%
Durranhill98.3▲ 49%
Garlands83.9▲ 41%
Cumwhinton19.5–
See every Cumberland area ranked on the crime in Cumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Scotby a safe area?

Scotby had about 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Scotby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by criminal damage (8) and public order (8).