Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO10 · York
268
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 268 incidents in February 2026.
Heslington recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 14, a 19.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heslington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Pickering has more Burglary (2). 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 February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Heslington — 14 vs 268 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heslington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pickering had more Burglary. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 268).