Crime in Pocklington Provincial: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Pocklington Provincial in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pocklington Provincial at a glance
- Crime trends in Pocklington Provincial
- Types of crime in Pocklington Provincial
- Pocklington Provincial compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pocklington Provincial
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pocklington Provincial
- Population and deprivation in Pocklington Provincial
- Questions about crime in Pocklington Provincial
- About this data
612 crimes were recorded in Pocklington Provincial in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pocklington Provincial has the 3,759th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pocklington Provincial | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 612 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.3 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,194 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pocklington Provincial was highest in the year to July 2024 (754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (612). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 612 | 30.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 664 | 32.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 754 | 37.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 36.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 621 | 30.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 739 | 36.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 632 | 31.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 35.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 698 | 34.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pocklington Provincial over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+51%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 15.5 | 0.45 | -15% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 2.7 | 0.17 | -4% |
| Other theft | 34 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -21% |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +42% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.5 | 0.11 | +22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -30% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pocklington Provincial
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pocklington Provincial recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 51.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pocklington Provincial
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pocklington Provincial recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pocklington Provincial
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pocklington Provincial recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pocklington Provincial
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pocklington Provincial recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pocklington Provincial
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pocklington Provincial recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pocklington Provincial
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pocklington Provincial recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pocklington Provincial
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pocklington Provincial recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pocklington Provincial
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pocklington Provincial recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pocklington Provincial
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pocklington Provincial recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pocklington Provincial
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pocklington Provincial recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pocklington Provincial
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pocklington Provincial recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pocklington Provincial
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pocklington Provincial recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pocklington Provincial
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pocklington Provincial recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pocklington Provincial, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pocklington Provincial.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pocklington Provincial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolds Weighton | 802 | 45.0 | +48% |
| Howdenshire | 790 | 49.5 | +63% |
| Howden | 447 | 72.2 | +138% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,011 | 61.5 | +103% |
| Goole North | 768 | 67.7 | +123% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -16% |
| Goole South | 1,592 | 140.1 | +362% |
| Dale | 547 | 27.9 | -8% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pocklington Provincial over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Cemetery Lane | 13 |
| On or near May Court | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Allen Close | 11 |
| On or near Percy Road | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Waterloo Square | 11 |
| On or near Coach House Garth | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pocklington Provincial over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 42.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 8.8% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Pocklington Provincial has an estimated population of 20,194. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pocklington Provincial sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pocklington Provincial |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Pocklington Provincial a safe place to live?
Pocklington Provincial recorded 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pocklington Provincial?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Pocklington Provincial going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pocklington Provincial was down 8% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pocklington Provincial?
Pocklington Provincial is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pocklington Provincial. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.