A booming UK seaside town has a dark side once the sun sets which has locals and tourists fearing for their lives. The vibrant city of Scarborough has played host to cultural assets like Richard Hawley recently but residents and those visiting the area have been horrified by the darker side of the town. Alcohol, homelessness and anti-social behaviour has turned the area nasty and members of the public are worried current crime rate figures in the city are highlighting an ugly side to the seaside resort.
Police in the area say they are doing what they can to tackle town centre crime and have introduced a street drinking ban in an attempt to curb trouble. Diane Sycamore, 53, and her unnamed husband, 49, were in town for ex-Pulp guitarist Hawley's gig. Diane said: "We have been here lots of times before - we also visit Whitby and do both.
It seems to be quite deprived. I think in the town centre itself there's a lot of social issues. "Housing is an issue as you do see quite a lot of homelessness - it would be good to get people off the streets.
" The unnamed man further added there seems "a bit more on edge" than it used to be. Joanne Sullivan, 47, from Acklam, added Scarborough is a nice place for its central style. She said: "We do come here very often - everything is central and I just like it.
But we have noticed a few beggars and homeless people - but that seems to be everywhere now. I don't think I would feel comfortable walking around at night." Anne Dales, 67, who moved t.
