Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO19 · York
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wheldrake has less crime — 1 vs 14 incidents in February 2026.
Pickering recorded substantially more crime than Wheldrake in February 2026 — 14 incidents compared to 1, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (7) and Burglary (2), while Wheldrake has more Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wheldrake recorded fewer crimes than Pickering — 1 vs 14 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Wheldrake is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Burglary while Wheldrake had more Weapons possession. Overall, Wheldrake recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 14).