Crime Rate in Pickering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pickering

The total recorded crimes in Pickering, Ryedale, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickering crime rate of 3.23 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:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pickering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • 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 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 May 2025 the Pickering has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)CrimesRank (Pickering)
Sheriff Hutton & Derwent49 6458 3536 1
Norton62 4587 1475 3
Amotherby & Ampleforth72 1332 8367 7
Helmsley & Sinnington23 8426 5492 2
Kirkbymoorside & Dales53 5477 2462 5
Malton63 3446 4467 4
Thornton Dale & Wolds38 7337 7367 8
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale)6 970 968 9

Pickering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20258
March 20258
October 202410
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202513
October 20249
September 202415
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pickering in May 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shepherds Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Forest Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Yatts Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Bradley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Birdgate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Newlands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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