Pocklington Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pocklington's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This position reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, though the area experienced a notable 31.9% month-on-month increase from April's 4.0 per 1,000. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.2% of all crimes (32 incidents), followed by public order offences (8 cases, 13.8%) and anti-social behaviour (5 cases, 8.6%). Seasonal factors may have contributed to this pattern, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could have increased opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents and public disorder. The area's crime profile diverges from the UK average in several ways: while violence and sexual offences are slightly higher (4% above the UK average), anti-social behaviour is 62% below the national rate, and vehicle crime is 56% lower. This mix suggests a combination of local characteristics—such as a smaller population and lower levels of urban density—interacting with seasonal dynamics. The relative absence of property crimes, with burglary and shoplifting both declining significantly, may reflect a combination of effective local policing and the area's demographic profile, which may include fewer commercial spaces or higher levels of community cohesion.

May 2023 saw a 31.9% increase in Pocklington's overall crime rate compared to April, driven by a 68.4% surge in violence and sexual offences from 19 to 32 incidents. Anti-social behaviour also rose dramatically, jumping 400% from 1 to 5 cases, a change that may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. In contrast, burglary and shoplifting both fell by over 50%, suggesting shifts in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences in Pocklington (2.9 per 1,000) are 4% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 62% below the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the area's unique crime profile, with public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) also slightly exceeding the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Residents may find the 50% reduction in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, indicating a potential shift in retail crime patterns.

Pocklington's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 31.9% increase from April's 4.0 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's historical position below the UK average but highlights the volatility of monthly figures. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to a low frequency of 0.064 crimes per resident per day. When scaled to the population of 11,055, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher rates in comparable urban areas. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the rate increased, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. Local conditions, such as the timing of bank holidays and extended daylight hours, may have influenced the spike in May, though further analysis is needed to confirm this connection.