Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO8 · North Yorkshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Selby recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 48, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Selby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Sowerby has more Burglary (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Selby — 48 vs 151 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Selby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Burglary. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 151).