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Crime in The Old Town

The Old Town had 1,201 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 648.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 1534% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

YO11, North Yorkshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Old Town

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648.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common461 in 3 months

Month by month

333 Mar 338 Apr 348 May 387 Jun 425 Jul 389 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Old Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour46138%
violence36931%
shoplifting1069%
public order877%
criminal damage484%
theft444%
drugs333%
weapons151%

The Old Town against North Yorkshire

TypeThe Old Town per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence199.315.7▲ 19%
Burglary5.41.1▼ 29%
Vehicle crime2.70.6–
Anti-social behaviour24910.3▲ 36%
Theft and robbery31.92▲ 5%

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%
Scalby Mills332.5▲ 39%
Scarborough233.9▲ 16%
South Cliff176.7▲ 52%
Falsgrave126.1▲ 1%
Newlands121▲ 32%
Barrowcliff91.1▲ 12%
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 The Old Town a safe area?

The Old Town had about 648.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in The Old Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (461), followed by violence (369) and shoplifting (106).