The total recorded crimes in Pickering, Ryedale, UK in February 2026 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickering crime rate of 1.61 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Pickering) | Crimes | Rank (Pickering) | Crimes | Rank (Pickering) | |
| Sheriff Hutton & Derwent | NA | NA | 458 | 3 | 536 | 1 |
| Norton | NA | NA | 587 | 1 | 475 | 3 |
| Helmsley & Sinnington | NA | NA | 426 | 5 | 492 | 2 |
| Kirkbymoorside & Dales | NA | NA | 477 | 2 | 462 | 5 |
| Malton | NA | NA | 446 | 4 | 467 | 4 |
| Amotherby & Ampleforth | NA | NA | 332 | 8 | 367 | 7 |
| Thornton Dale & Wolds | NA | NA | 337 | 7 | 367 | 8 |
| Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale) | NA | NA | 70 | 9 | 68 | 9 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 24 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| June 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| April 2025 | 23 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pickering postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |