Crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
526 crimes were recorded in Pickering, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Pickering, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire
- Pickering, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pickering, North Yorkshire
- Demographics of Pickering, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (138) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,306th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pickering, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 526 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,722 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (596 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (405). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 526 | 68.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 596 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 408 | 52.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 451 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 585 | 75.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 444 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 405 | 52.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (58% below) and public order (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 27 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 173 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 28.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 17.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Pickering, North Yorkshire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pickering, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | 290 | 43.2 | -37% |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | 286 | 40.6 | -40% |
| Malton | 386 | 57.3 | -16% |
| Norton | 395 | 46.8 | -31% |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | 197 | 35.2 | -48% |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | 209 | 40.8 | -40% |
| Derwent Valley & Moor | 236 | 48.0 | -29% |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | 190 | 27.9 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Pickering, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near | 41 |
| On or near Market Place | 33 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 22 |
| On or near Southgate | 18 |
| On or near Swainsea Lane | 18 |
| On or near Carr Field Close | 17 |
| On or near Birdgate | 16 |
| On or near Birch View | 14 |
| On or near Castle Bank | 14 |
Of the 388 crimes in Pickering, North Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 138 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 49.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 20.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pickering, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 7,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pickering, North Yorkshire average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pickering, North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pickering, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Pickering, North Yorkshire recorded 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,306th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pickering, North Yorkshire was down 12% on the year before: 526 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 596 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pickering, North Yorkshire?
About 7,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pickering, North Yorkshire?
Pickering, North Yorkshire is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.