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class="before-main-author"></div><div class="author main-author"> By <a href="/journalist/123372/Aditi-Rane" ><span>Aditi Rane</span></a></div><div class="dates"> <time datetime="2024-11-23T15:00:00Z"> <span>15:00, Sat, Nov 23, 2024</span> </time></div></div><div class="sharebar"><a href="#comments-wrapper" class="comment" title="Comment section"> <span class="count-num spot-im-replies-count" id="comments-count"><span class="dot-flashing"></span></span> </a> <span class="facebook share-item" title="Share on Facebook" data-provider="facebook" > </span> <span class="twitter share-item" title="Share on Twitter" data-provider="twitter" > </span> <span class="reddit share-item" title="Share on Reddit" data-provider="reddit" > </span> <span class="linkedin share-item" title="Share on LinkedIn" data-provider="linkedin" > </span> <span class="pinterest share-item" title="Share on Pinterest" data-provider="pinterest" > </span> <span class="copylink share-item" title="Copy link" 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data-type="article-body"><div class="clearfix hR new-style"><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764759.avif?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764759.webp?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764759.avif?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764759.webp?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.avif?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.webp?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.avif?r=1732267141877" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.webp?r=1732267141877" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877" alt="Aerial photo of the town centre of Scarborough in North Yorkshire in the UK showing the coastal beach and harbour with boats and the Scarborough Castl" title="Aerial photo of the town centre of Scarborough in North Yorkshire in the UK showing the coastal beach and harbour with boats and the Scarborough Castl" width="590" height="393"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Scarborough was once a thriving seaside town, but visitors say its gone downhill. <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764759.jpg?r=1732267141877"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p><a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" title="Seaside town with locals ‘too scared to leave homes’ has new rule with £100 fine" href="/news/uk/1962115/scarborough-public-drinking-rule-fine">Scarborough</a>, once a jewel of England's northern coastline, is drawing mixed reviews as its stunning beach remains a highlight for visitors while the town itself struggles with signs of decline.</p><p>Known for its <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" title="Seaside town with locals ‘too scared to leave homes’ has new rule with £100 fine" href="/news/uk/1962115/scarborough-public-drinking-rule-fine">golden sands and once bustling seafront</a>, Scarborough’s beach continues to attract tourists. It offers picturesque views and a vibrant atmosphere with arcades, small rides, and <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" title="'Marvellous' landscape in Tenerife is one of the island's 'most beautiful' spots" href="/travel/articles/1803584/Tenerife-holidays-Barranco-del-Infierno">scenic coastal walks</a>.</p><div id="ad-vip-article"><div id="div-gpt-ad-vip"></div></div><div id="mantis-recommender-top-placeholder"></div><p data-mce-linkchecker-status="valid">However, some visitors and locals are raising concerns about the town centre, describing it as "run down" and plagued by social issues.</p><p data-mce-linkchecker-status="valid">Visitors on travel review sites describe a stark contrast between Scarborough’s beach and town centre.</p><p>One user on TripAdvisor said: "Scarborough is a very run-down town. The beach is its saving grace... but the town is dirty, and many shops have closed down."</p><div id="taboola-ad"></div></div><div class="text-description dont-miss"><p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/news/uk/1975860/Nightmare-UK-market-feral-gangs-roam"> The pretty UK market town that’s turned into a ‘nightmare’ as ‘feral gangs’ roam </a> </strong></p></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764781.avif?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764781.webp?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764781.avif?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764781.webp?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.avif?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.webp?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.avif?r=1732267141900" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.webp?r=1732267141900" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900" alt="Ocean Coast of Scarborough summer holiday town near York England UK" title="Ocean Coast of Scarborough summer holiday town near York England UK" width="590" height="391" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Several shops have shut on Scarborough's high street. <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/scarborough-5764781.jpg?r=1732267141900"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>Another visitor lamented the litter and abundance of closed shops, saying that while the beach remains a beautiful escape, the rest of the town could use significant attention.</p><p>A third simply asked why people stopped caring.</p><div id="ovp-primis" class="ovp-primis-h251"> <script>const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})</script> </div><p>"What has happened to Scarborough? We were saddened to see the amount of street litter, and crappy shops-there was nothing good on offer except one little gem of a fossil shop on the way into town.</p><p>"Why did people stop caring about this place, and the locals that live there, why aren't they giving their council hell about the state of the town?</p><p>"It was almost like a dumping ground, we've never seen some much rubbish, including dead wild life on the streets."</p></div><div class="text-description dont-miss"><p> <strong> Don't miss... </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/articles/1975610/Tenby-Wales-seaside-town-winter-holidays"> Pretty seaside town named one of the UK's fastest-growing destinations </a> [REPORT] </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/life-style/life/1975586/best-seaside-town-christmas-uk"> Seaside town named 'best place to spend Christmas' with markets, walks and beach </a> [INSIGHT] </strong> <br> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/news/uk/1975447/norfolk-plan-to-shut-tourist-centre"> Plans for tourist centre to shut in UK seaside town sparks anger from locals </a> [LATEST] </strong></p></div><div class="box two-related-articles clear top-articles-container" data-lazy-function="toparticles"> <header><h3>Trending</h3> </header><ul class="top-articles"></ul></div> <script>window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20241126.min.js"</script> <div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.avif?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.webp?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.avif?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.webp?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/674x400/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.avif?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.webp?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/940x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.avif?r=1732267141916" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.webp?r=1732267141916" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916" alt="Scarborough Beach." title="Scarborough Beach." width="590" height="393" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Visitors say Scarborough Beach is the town's one saving grace. <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/1200x712/secondary/Scarborough-Beach-5764791.jpg?r=1732267141916"></span></span></div><div id="newsletter-place"></div><div class="newsletter-pure" style="background: rgba(51, 48, 105, 1); border-color: rgba(51, 48, 105, 1);"><div class="i lazy-bckg" title="Sign up for our news briefings covering the biggest stories of the day"></div><div class="t cc" style="border-color: rgba(51, 48, 105, 1);"><div> <input placeholder="Enter your email address here" type="email" name="emailAddress" data-pure360="33"> <button data-nfsubmit>SUBSCRIBE</button> <span class="l"></span> <span class="error">Invalid email</span></div><p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our <a href="/privacy-notice">Privacy Policy</a></p></div></div><div class="text-description"><p>Longtime residents and recent visitors have expressed concerns about safety, particularly in the town centre.</p><p>Resident David Wharton, who works at Tesco, mentioned an uptick in shoplifting, sometimes carried out in groups, adding that drug and alcohol issues contribute to an unsettling environment.</p><p>Similarly, business owner Jonathan Thompson highlighted the challenges posed by some landlords renting properties to vulnerable individuals, often leading to problems with street drinking and anti-social behaviour.</p><p>In response, North Yorkshire Police and the local council are stepping up efforts to improve the area's safety and cleanliness. Operations like "Operation Vigilant" target antisocial behaviour, while other initiatives focus on reducing street drinking.</p><p>The police department assured residents that they are working to make Scarborough’s town centre a more welcoming space for everyone.</p><div id="mantis-recommender-placeholder"></div><p>Despite the criticism, many people like Scarborough for its charm and seaside heritage.</p><p>Mike Crofts, a frequent visitor from Barnsley, praised the town’s historic architecture and natural beauty. Local business owner Caroline Bowne believes Scarborough is "on the up," buoyed by loyal holidaymakers and day-trippers.</p><p>The Italian Gardens and Peasholm Park are still celebrated as serene spots for walks and relaxation, attracting families and retirees alike.</p></div></div></div> </article><div class="article-elements"><div class="box related-articles clear"> <header><h3>Related articles</h3> </header><ul><li class="relatedarticleslistitem"> <var></var> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Rec|RelatedArticles|index1|textOnly" href="/travel/articles/1973032/uk-seaside-town-best-bach" data-long-headline="The UK seaside town with one of Britain’s best beaches that’s ‘virtually empty’" data-short-headline="The UK seaside town with one of Britain’s best beaches that’s ‘virtually empt..."> The UK seaside town with one of Britain’s best beaches that’s ‘virtually empt... </a></li><li class="relatedarticleslistitem"> <var></var> <a 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fill="#FFFFFF"></path> </svg> </span></div> <span class="rh-header">Chilling moment half-naked murderer admits killing neighbour after life sentence release</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1981763" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1981763" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/news/uk/1981763/Martin-Lewis-DWP-cash" title="Martin Lewis warns a million people are missing out on £3,800 DWP cash" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|UK|title|index11"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981763_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981763_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981763_1.jpg" alt="Martin Lewis DWP cash" title="Martin Lewis DWP cash" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1981763" 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blaze in London</span> </a></div><div data-post-id="1981735" class="new short newmftp" data-short-story="1981735" data-vr-contentbox=""> <a href="/news/uk/1981735/man-killed-pregnant-girlfriend-woods-after-she-refused-get-abortion" title="Man killed pregnant girlfriend in woods after she refused to get abortion" class="clearfix " data-link-tracking="rhs|MoreIn|UK|title|index14"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981735_1.avif"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981735_1.webp"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/183x122/1981735_1.jpg" alt="man-killed-pregnant-girlfriend-woods-after-she-refused-get-abortion" title="man-killed-pregnant-girlfriend-woods-after-she-refused-get-abortion" width="183" height="122" loading="lazy"></picture> <span class="bookmark-icon" data-bookmark="0" data-article-id="1981735" 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