Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO8 · North Yorkshire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Selby recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 65, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Selby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Sowerby has more Other theft (5). Selby 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 Selby — 65 vs 210 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Selby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Other theft. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 210).