Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO12 · North Yorkshire
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Scarborough recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 48, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Sowerby has more Burglary (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Scarborough — 48 vs 254 incidents. That is 81% 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 254).