Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sowerby has less crime — 48 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Sowerby in February 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 48, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Sowerby has more Burglary (3). Heslington 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 February 2026 Police data, Sowerby recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 48 vs 268 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Sowerby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sowerby had more Burglary. Overall, Sowerby recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 268).