Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Bridlington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 65, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridlington sees higher rates of Public order (27) and Shoplifting (25), while Sowerby has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (5). Bridlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sowerby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Bridlington — 65 vs 229 incidents. That is 72% 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 Public order and Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 229).