Crime in Pickering: statistics, rates and trends
551 crimes were recorded in Pickering in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pickering at a glance
- Crime trends in Pickering
- Types of crime in Pickering
- Pickering compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pickering
- Streets with the most crime in Pickering
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pickering
- Population and deprivation in Pickering
- Questions about crime in Pickering
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
551 crimes were recorded in Pickering in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pickering has the 766th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pickering | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 551 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,722 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pickering was highest in the year to July 2021 (582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (394). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 551 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 562 | 72.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 404 | 52.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 467 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 519 | 67.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 582 | 75.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 449 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 545 | 70.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 394 | 51.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
| July 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pickering 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in other theft (-39%) and shoplifting (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 28.6 | 0.84 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 18.5 | 1.21 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 9.2 | 1.36 | +27% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +7% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -20% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -39% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -17% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -73% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.11 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pickering
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pickering recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pickering
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pickering recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pickering
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pickering recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pickering
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pickering recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pickering
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pickering recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pickering
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pickering recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pickering
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pickering recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pickering
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pickering recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pickering
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pickering recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pickering
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pickering recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pickering
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pickering recorded 4 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pickering
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pickering recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pickering, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pickering.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pickering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malton | 384 | 57.0 | -20% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 380 | 45.0 | -37% |
| Scarborough | 9,884 | 166.3 | +133% |
| Whitby | 1,456 | 110.4 | +55% |
| Strensall | 121 | 23.4 | -67% |
| Easingwold | 325 | 55.1 | -23% |
| Filey | 487 | 71.9 | +1% |
| Haxby | 500 | 49.1 | -31% |
1 areas within Pickering, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pickering had the highest rate (71.4 per 1,000) and Pickering the lowest (71.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering | Neighbourhood | 7,722 | 551 | 71.4 |
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 Pickering over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near | 34 |
| On or near Market Place | 34 |
| On or near Southgate | 18 |
| On or near Birdgate | 18 |
| On or near Birch View | 17 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 17 |
| On or near Swainsea Lane | 16 |
| On or near Carr Field Close | 14 |
| On or near Yatts Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pickering 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 | 190 | 37.6% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 25.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Pickering has an estimated population of 7,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pickering sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pickering |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Pickering a safe place to live?
Pickering recorded 71.4 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 Pickering?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Pickering going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pickering was down 2% on the year before: 551 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pickering?
Pickering is policed by North Yorkshire. 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 Pickering. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.