Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO32 · York
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Earswick has less crime — 33 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Sowerby recorded notably higher crime than Earswick in April 2026 — 65 vs 33 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earswick sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), 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, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than Sowerby — 33 vs 65 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Earswick saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sowerby had more Other theft. Overall, Earswick recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 65).