Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO11 · North Yorkshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded notably higher crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 85 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), 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 Scarborough — 48 vs 85 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Scarborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Burglary. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 85).