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Crime

Crime in Scarborough

Scarborough had 2,390 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 233.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 489% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

YO11, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Scarborough

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233.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common816 in 3 months

Month by month

649 Mar 699 Apr 721 May 811 Jun 852 Jul 727 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Scarborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence81634%
anti-social behaviour78433%
shoplifting1938%
public order1838%
criminal damage1295%
theft884%
drugs723%
burglary291%

Scarborough against North Yorkshire

TypeScarborough per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence79.915.7▲ 19%
Burglary2.81.1▲ 26%
Vehicle crime2.10.60%
Anti-social behaviour76.710.3▲ 42%
Theft and robbery11.42▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
The Old Town648.7▲ 18%
Scarborough233.9▲ 16%
South Cliff176.7▲ 52%
Falsgrave126.1▲ 1%
Newlands121▲ 32%
Barrowcliff91.1▲ 12%
Sandybed52.1▼ 20%
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Scarborough a safe area?

Scarborough had about 233.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Scarborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (816), followed by anti-social behaviour (784) and shoplifting (193).