Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO32 · York
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO24 · York
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Earswick has less crime — 21 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
York recorded substantially more crime than Earswick in February 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 21, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earswick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while York has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Earswick is below the national average while York is above, making Earswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Earswick recorded fewer crimes than York — 21 vs 218 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Earswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earswick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while York had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Earswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 218).