Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO18 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pickering has less crime — 14 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Driffield recorded substantially more crime than Pickering in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 14, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Pickering has more Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Pickering recorded fewer crimes than Driffield — 14 vs 42 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Pickering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Pickering had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pickering recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 42).