Crime Rate in Pickering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pickering

The total recorded crimes in Pickering, Ryedale, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickering crime rate of 2.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Pickering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 Ryedale:

    • In 2024, Pickering reported a higher crime volume than the Ryedale average, with 401 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

    • In 2023, Pickering experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ryedale average, with 427 crimes compared to 407. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Additionally, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Ryedale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ryedale, Pickering has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pickering Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pickering has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 1th out of 8 in the Ryedale, UK

In 2024, the total Pickering crimes were 401. The crime rate of Pickering in 2024 was 58.40 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ryedale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pickering were around 427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.76 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Ryedale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent55 3458 3536 1
Norton58 2587 1475 3
Helmsley & Sinnington32 8426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales35 7477 2462 5
Malton46 4446 4467 4
Thornton Dale & Wolds43 5337 7367 8
Amotherby & Ampleforth38 6332 8367 7
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)11 970 968 9

Pickering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202524
April 20258
March 20258
October 202410

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202523
March 202513
October 20249

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
October 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Pickering in July 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Birch View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Carr Field Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Town End Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shepherds Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birdgate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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