Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO7 · North Yorkshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Sowerby recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 14, a 3.4x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Sowerby — 14 vs 48 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Pickering's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (7 incidents) while Sowerby's was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.