Crime in Pocklington: statistics, rates and trends
438 crimes were recorded in Pocklington in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pocklington at a glance
- Crime trends in Pocklington
- Types of crime in Pocklington
- Pocklington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pocklington
- Streets with the most crime in Pocklington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pocklington
- Demographics of Pocklington
- Questions about crime in Pocklington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), criminal damage and arson (43), anti-social behaviour (41) and public order (41) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,301st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pocklington | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 438 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,301 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pocklington peaked in the year to August 2023 (603 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (412). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 438 | 38.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 456 | 40.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 539 | 47.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 603 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 36.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 500 | 44.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 450 | 39.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 514 | 45.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 501 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and other theft (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 43, while other theft fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 20.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +105% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 3.6 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pocklington; the highest is York (112.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Strensall (24.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pocklington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Weighton | 422 | 45.7 | +18% |
| Huntington (York) | 950 | 86.6 | +124% |
| York | 16,644 | 112.3 | +190% |
| Strensall | 127 | 24.6 | -37% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +72% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +82% |
| Haxby | 529 | 52.0 | +34% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 395 | 46.8 | +21% |
Pocklington Provincial is the one area listed within Pocklington, with 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington Provincial | Neighbourhood | 20,194 | 632 | 31.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Pocklington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 16 |
| On or near St Georges Place | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Allen Close | 12 |
| On or near Cemetery Lane | 12 |
| On or near May Court | 11 |
| On or near Percy Road | 11 |
| On or near Stubbs Garth | 9 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 8 |
Of the 397 crimes in Pocklington with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 8.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Pocklington has an estimated population of 11,301 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pocklington average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pocklington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pocklington a safe place to live?
Pocklington recorded 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,301st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pocklington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (43).
Is crime in Pocklington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pocklington was down 4% on the year before: 438 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 456 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pocklington?
About 11,301 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pocklington?
Pocklington 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.