Ryedale vs Scarborough South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Ryedale North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Scarborough South North Yorkshire Police

      Ryedale vs Scarborough South Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Ryedale
      North Yorkshire Police
      2,791 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Scarborough South
      North Yorkshire Police
      2,162 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ryedale
      B Scarborough South
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,791
      2,162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,769
      1,776
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ryedale
      B Scarborough South
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↑4%
      736 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      686 ↑6%
      617 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓1%
      87 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓39%
      43 ↓44%
      Burglary
      103 ↑20%
      50 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      289 ↑15%
      199 ↑23%
      Drugs
      63 ↑24%
      82 ↑100%
      Public Order
      145 ↑2%
      98 ↑8%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      139 ↓25%
      152 ↑8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓45%
      16 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓10%
      30 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓32%
      42 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ryedale is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ryedale safer than Scarborough South?

      Ryedale has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,791 crimes in the last 12 months. Scarborough South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,162 crimes. Ryedale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ryedale vs Scarborough South?

      Ryedale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scarborough South shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ryedale and Scarborough South?

      In Ryedale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In Scarborough South, it is Violent Crime (736 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ryedale and Scarborough South?

      Ryedale recorded 686 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scarborough South recorded 617. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ryedale vs Scarborough South?

      Violent crime in Ryedale totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 736 in Scarborough South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ryedale and Scarborough South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ryedale recorded 2,769 crimes (now 2,791, a change of +0.8%). Scarborough South recorded 1,776 crimes previously (now 2,162, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ryedale and Scarborough South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ryedale has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Scarborough South has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ryedale and Scarborough South?

      Ryedale falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Scarborough South is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ryedale and Scarborough South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ryedale or Scarborough South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ryedale and Scarborough South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.