Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 331 incidents compared to 8, a 41.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Pickering has more Other crime (1). Heslington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pickering is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 8 vs 331 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pickering had more Other crime. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 331).