Crime in Pocklington: statistics, rates and trends

436 crimes were recorded in Pocklington in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pocklington has the 1,325th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pocklington was highest in the year to July 2024 (583 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (401). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pocklington 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 (+105%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-60%) and other theft (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pocklington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pocklington recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pocklington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pocklington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pocklington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pocklington recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pocklington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pocklington recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pocklington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pocklington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pocklington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pocklington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pocklington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pocklington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pocklington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pocklington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pocklington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pocklington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pocklington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pocklington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pocklington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pocklington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Pocklington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pocklington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Pocklington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pocklington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 towns closest to Pocklington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pocklington.

1 areas within Pocklington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pocklington Provincial had the highest rate (30.3 per 1,000) and Pocklington Provincial the lowest (30.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pocklington 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.

Pocklington has an estimated population of 11,301. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pocklington sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.