{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/scarborough","updatedAt":"2026-10-30T13:21:56.431Z","place":{"city":"Scarborough","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":54.27966,"lon":-0.40443},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":76,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While some sources indicate a generally safe environment, others highlight specific crime concerns and negative perceptions of cleanliness in UK seaside towns.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Scarborough itself sees some local crime, particularly concerning violence and sexual offenses on specific streets, and petty crime is a risk in tourist areas. Travelers should be aware of potential scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While not a primary concern for visitors, general crime statistics for Scarborough indicate some level of violent offenses."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Common in crowded tourist areas and popular spots within Scarborough."},"safeAreas":["North Bay","Falsgrave","Newby"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with highest violence and sexual offenses (specific streets not named in dossier, but reported in March 2023)","Eastfield (general caution advised due to crime trends)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded tourist areas.","Fake police scams.","Summer holiday scams targeting tourists."],"zones":[{"name":"Scarborough Town Centre","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"South Bay","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist area, higher risk of pickpocketing and scams."},{"name":"North Bay","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer, more residential area."},{"name":"Falsgrave","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with lower reported crime rates."},{"name":"Newby","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area with a good liveable score."},{"name":"Eastfield","level":"caution","note":"Some reports indicate higher crime rates, exercise caution."}]}}