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Witness appeal after fatal collision on A171 between Whitby and Guisborough
18:03 04/10/2026We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal collision on the A171 near Scaling Dam on Friday night.
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Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors
09:48 21/09/2026On 28 August 2026 a juvenile Marsh Harrier was found in the Westerdale area suffering from injuries that left it unable to fly.
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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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We need to overcome barriers when engaging with our communities. Calling 101 may not be the best practice to speak to a local officer, the email system may be more awkward for those without technological capabilities, or you may just fancy a good face to face chat.
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Our Community Connections events are face to face, drop ins, where you don't need an appointment to attend.
We are increasing the frequency of our events and adding more locations.
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Our Resident's Voice survey continues to identify that youth related anti-social behaviour is a concern in Scarborough Town area.
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We have previously worked with partners to create interventions for young people to prevent them from entering into criminality and to reduce anti-social behaviour. These intervention referrals will continue. We will be building on the work which has already been started by our neighbourhood PCSO's focusing on creating events for young people to attend and engage.
As the dark and colder nights approach, we are expecting a natural de-escalation in groups gathering in town and being involved in anti-social behaviour. For those continuing to engage in disorder, we will continue to tackle rather than tolerate, which may lead to arrests and children being returned to their home address by police to engage with parents. -
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Anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder continues to be the focus for Scarborough Town.
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We want our residents to share the town with visitors, without feeling unsafe or worried about going out. We work with partners in a multi-agency forum, designed to enforce upon those who continue to act in an anti-social manner, support those who need help - whether this is to combat substance misuse or to find accommodation and we arrest those who are involved in criminality.
Our problem solving methods also include gathering information and intelligence to allow us to apply to the courts to impose Criminal Behaviour Orders on those who cause the most harm, or to close properties which are linked to anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder