Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO30 · York
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Rawcliffe recorded notably higher crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 84 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawcliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), 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, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Rawcliffe — 48 vs 84 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rawcliffe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Burglary. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 84).