Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO7 · North Yorkshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO1 · York
686
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sowerby has less crime — 65 vs 686 incidents in April 2026.
York recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in April 2026 — 686 incidents compared to 65, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sowerby sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while York has more Shoplifting (114). Sowerby is below the national average while York is above, making Sowerby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than York — 65 vs 686 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sowerby saw higher rates of Other theft while York had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 686).