Crime Rate in Pickering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pickering

The total recorded crimes in Pickering, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickering crime rate of 4.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
Pickering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Lashbrook Garth with total crimes: 9
  • Bethune Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pickering has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)
St Andrew's & Docklands390 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet228 23,045 33,184 2
Central220 33,339 22,868 4
Orchard Park206 42,564 42,900 3
Newington & Gipsyville179 62,532 52,535 5
Avenue188 52,293 62,109 7
Drypool136 112,091 92,215 6
West Carr131 122,142 72,067 8
Beverley & Newland178 72,129 81,953 11
Ings158 81,652 131,385 13
Longhill & Bilton Grange140 102,042 102,055 9
North Carr154 91,858 112,022 10
Southcoates119 131,677 121,792 12
University99 141,143 161,126 17
Sutton71 171,137 171,204 15
Holderness89 161,191 151,181 16
Boothferry68 18881 18890 18
Derringham62 19767 20816 19
Kingswood58 21770 19810 20
Bricknell59 20628 21575 21

Pickering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 202412
June 202426
May 202419
April 202432

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pickering in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Lashbrook Garth (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Bethune Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Graham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Elgar Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gershwin Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Datchet Garth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Vincent Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Runcorn Garth (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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