Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO31 · York
357
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 357 incidents in February 2026.
York recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 357 incidents compared to 48, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sowerby sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while York has more Shoplifting (64). Sowerby is below the national average while York is above, making Sowerby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than York — 48 vs 357 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sowerby saw higher rates of Burglary while York had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 357).