Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
163
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.
Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 65, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Public order (19), while Sowerby has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 65 vs 163 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Sowerby had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 163).