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Multi-agency response sees Scarborough problem property closed down
13:26 17/07/2026Police and partners in Scarborough have secured a closure order on a property in Briercliffe.
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Closure order secured to protect residents in Scarborough
15:27 19/06/2026Police in Scarborough have secured a partial closure order on a flat in Alma Square.
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Suspected drink driver arrested after police pursuit near Scarborough
11:28 05/06/2026A motorist is in custody after a pursuit near Scarborough overnight.
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Missing 21-year-old woman found
06:49 13/05/2026Last night (12 May), we issued an appeal to find a missing 21-year-old woman, last seen in Scarborough.
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Whitby: Three years behind bars for cocaine and cannabis dealer
17:27 24/04/2026A drug dealer from Wales has been locked up for peddling cocaine and cannabis in the Whitby area
Crimes and priorities
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We are aware that there are vulnerable members of our community who do not feel safe to contact police to report issues in their neighbourhoods. Sometimes the concept of calling 101/999 is daunting and using the online reporting system is not an option.
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We have recognised the need for more face-to-face community engagements within our neighbourhoods therefore we have increased our Community Connection events. We will be advertising them via our website, Facebook and Community Messenger. We will work with more venues, and going forward, they will also advertise our events to make it easier for those who don't have social media or computer access
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With the summer months, there comes an increase in retail crime, street crime and anti-social behaviour across Scarborough. This includes more shop thefts, street-drinkers, and generalised anti-social behaviour.
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We have launched Operation Sun to combat the increase of crime and anti-social behaviour in Scarborough.
We have increased high visibility foot patrols in the town centre and key areas of Scarborough, to proactively deter and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
The patrols will also act to arrest and pursue criminality on our streets.
We are working with several agencies and support networks, including those from the voluntary sector to create interventions and referrals in place to offer diversions away from crime and anti-social behaviour.