Pickering vs York — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Pickering

YO18 · North Yorkshire

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

York

YO31 · York

366

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Anti-social behaviour78
  • Shoplifting73

Pickering has less crime — 8 vs 366 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

York recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in April 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 8, a 45.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pickering sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while York has more Shoplifting (73). Pickering is below the national average while York is above, making Pickering the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pickering or York safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than York — 8 vs 366 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Pickering and York?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pickering saw higher rates of Other crime while York had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 366).

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