Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Driffield recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 8, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Pickering has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Driffield — 8 vs 55 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order while Pickering had more Other crime. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 55).