Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
YO8 · North Yorkshire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 210 incidents in April 2026.
Selby recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 8, a 26.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Selby has more Shoplifting (34). Pickering is below the national average while Selby is above, making Pickering the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Selby — 8 vs 210 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Other crime while Selby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 210).