Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO12 · North Yorkshire
345
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 345 incidents in April 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 345 incidents compared to 65, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Sowerby has more Other theft (5). Scarborough 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 Scarborough — 65 vs 345 incidents. That is 81% 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 345).