Crime Rate in Pickering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pickering

The total recorded crimes in Pickering, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickering crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pickering, encompassing approximately 21,061 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Pickering Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Bethune Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Gershwin Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Pickering?

To understand the safety of Pickering, we need to analyze Pickering crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Hull, City of:

    • In 2024, Pickering demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1230 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Pickering had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1,343 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Pickering has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Pickering Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pickering has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Pickering crimes were 1,230. The crime rate of Pickering in 2024 was 58.40 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pickering were around 1,343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.76 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)
St Andrew's & Docklands465 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet247 33,045 33,184 2
Central272 23,339 22,868 4
Orchard Park177 72,564 42,900 3
Beverley & Newland205 42,129 81,953 11
Newington & Gipsyville200 52,532 52,535 5
Drypool176 82,091 92,215 6
Avenue187 62,293 62,109 7
West Carr141 112,142 72,067 8
Longhill & Bilton Grange149 92,042 102,055 9
North Carr142 101,858 112,022 10
Southcoates125 121,677 121,792 12
Ings123 131,652 131,385 13
University102 141,143 161,126 17
Sutton66 181,137 171,204 15
Holderness97 151,191 151,181 16
Boothferry83 17881 18890 18
Derringham52 19767 20816 19
Kingswood48 20770 19810 20
Bricknell38 21628 21575 21

Pickering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202510
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 202412
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202535
March 202524
February 202515
January 202528
December 202435
November 202432
October 202432
September 202444
August 202441
July 202434
June 202440
May 202439

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202518
February 20254
January 20256
December 202413
November 202414
October 20244
September 202418
August 20242
July 20249
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Pickering in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pickering postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
2. Bethune Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Gershwin Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Andrews Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lulworth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Yarmouth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valentine Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ulverston Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
10. Rokeby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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