Pocklington Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pocklington's December 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 59.2% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all incidents (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and other theft (12.5%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, where community-focused policing and limited commercial density may contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of December, with its Christmas shopping peak and extended periods of darkness, likely influenced the crime mix, though the area's overall safety remains evident. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, are still 53% below the UK average, illustrating Pocklington's resilience in maintaining safety during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 47%, may be linked to the area's smaller population and the absence of large-scale nightlife venues that typically correlate with higher rates of such incidents. Other theft (12.5%) and shoplifting (6.3%) remain well below national averages, due to the area's limited retail presence and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones. The combination of low crime rates, a focused community profile, and seasonal factors creates a unique crime picture for Pocklington, where safety remains a priority despite the occasional spikes in specific categories.

December 2024 saw a 43.5% reduction in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, which fell from 23 to 13 incidents. This decline is likely influenced by the Christmas holiday period, which traditionally sees fewer violent incidents as community activity shifts indoors. Concurrently, public order offences dropped by 60%, from five to two, suggesting a quieter month in terms of disruptive behaviour. However, shoplifting, burglary, and criminal damage and arson each increased by 100% compared to November, though these remain well below the UK averages for their respective categories. For instance, shoplifting in Pocklington (2 incidents) is 65% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These increases may reflect the seasonal context of Christmas shopping, which can create opportunities for retail theft despite the overall low crime environment. The data also reveals that Pocklington's violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's status as a relatively safe built-up area.

Pocklington's December 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.1% decrease from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during winter, though the area's built-up character may still see concentrated incidents. On a daily basis, the 32 total crimes recorded in December translate to approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area's low overall rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 345 residents. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would affect far more residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores Pocklington's relative safety, particularly when considering the area's size and the absence of large-scale commercial or industrial hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates.