Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO11 · North Yorkshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough recorded notably higher crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 101 vs 65 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), 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, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 65 vs 101 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Scarborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 101).