Earswick vs York — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Earswick

YO32 · York

21

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Shoplifting2

York

YO1 · York

673

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences222
  • Anti-social behaviour150
  • Shoplifting94

Earswick has less crime — 21 vs 673 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

York recorded substantially more crime than Earswick in February 2026 — 673 incidents compared to 21, a 32.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though York records significantly more (222 vs 9 incidents). Earswick is below the national average while York is above, making Earswick the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earswick or York safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than York — 21 vs 673 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Earswick and York?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Earswick recorded 9 incidents of this type vs 222 in York. Overall, Earswick had fewer total crimes (21 vs 673).

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