Crime in Pocklington Provincial: statistics, rates and trends
632 crimes were recorded in Pocklington Provincial in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pocklington Provincial
- Questions about crime in Pocklington Provincial
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), public order (66), anti-social behaviour (60) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pocklington Provincial | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 632 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.3 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 20,194 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pocklington Provincial peaked in the year to August 2023 (789 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (626). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 632 | 31.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 675 | 33.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 707 | 35.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 789 | 39.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 626 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 710 | 35.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 641 | 31.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 713 | 35.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 718 | 35.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and other theft (71% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 16.1 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 3.0 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 38 | 1.9 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Other crime | 18 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pocklington Provincial; the highest is Goole South (140.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pocklington Provincial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolds Weighton | 817 | 45.8 | +46% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | +62% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +125% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | +101% |
| Goole North | 739 | 65.2 | +108% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -16% |
| Goole South | 1,596 | 140.5 | +349% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Pocklington Provincial over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 16 |
| On or near St Georges Place | 15 |
| On or near Allen Close | 12 |
| On or near Cemetery Lane | 12 |
| On or near Coach House Garth | 11 |
| On or near May Court | 11 |
| On or near Percy Road | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
Of the 572 crimes in Pocklington Provincial with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 7.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Pocklington Provincial has an estimated population of 20,194 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pocklington Provincial average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pocklington Provincial | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pocklington Provincial a safe place to live?
Pocklington Provincial recorded 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pocklington Provincial?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Pocklington Provincial going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pocklington Provincial was down 6% on the year before: 632 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pocklington Provincial?
About 20,194 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pocklington Provincial?
Pocklington Provincial is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.