Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 331 incidents compared to 65, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Sowerby has more Other theft (5). Heslington 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 Heslington — 65 vs 331 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 331).