Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO8 · North Yorkshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Selby recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 14, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Selby has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Selby — 14 vs 151 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Burglary while Selby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 151).