Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO32 · York
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Earswick has less crime — 21 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Sowerby recorded notably higher crime than Earswick in February 2026 — 48 vs 21 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earswick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Sowerby has more Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than Sowerby — 21 vs 48 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earswick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Burglary. Overall, Earswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 48).