Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Driffield has less crime — 55 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Sowerby saw somewhat more crime than Driffield in April 2026 (65 vs 55 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Sowerby has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Sowerby — 55 vs 65 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order while Sowerby had more Other theft. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 65).