Pocklington Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Pocklington, the crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 translates to a daily risk of approximately two crimes for every 11,055 people in the built-up area. This rate, 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, positions the area as relatively safe compared to national standards. The most significant contributor to the local crime picture was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.2% of all incidents—well above the UK average of 12% for this category. This disparity may reflect the area's character as a smaller, more densely populated built-up zone where interpersonal conflicts are more concentrated. Seasonal context further shapes this picture: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate. However, the prominence of violent crime suggests that factors such as local demographics or social dynamics play a role in maintaining this category's share. Shoplifting, at 15.2% of total crimes, emerged as the second most common offence.6 per 1,000 was 11% above the UK average, hinting at potential vulnerabilities in retail environments. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 71% below the UK average, possibly due to the area's community-oriented nature or effective local policing. These patterns illustrate how a smaller built-up area can experience crime trends that diverge from national averages, shaped by both geographic and social factors.

February 2024 saw a 40% increase in shoplifting, with 7 incidents reported compared to 5 in January, a shift that may reflect heightened retail activity during the pre-spring period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 40%, from 5 to 3 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes in community engagement. The rise in 'other crime'—doubling from 1 to 2 cases—highlights an emerging trend that deserves closer attention, though its nature remains unspecified in the data. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.2% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 12%, a disparity that may be influenced by local dynamics such as the area's built-up character and population density. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 cases, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a figure that suggests the area's infrastructure may contribute to lower rates of such offences. These shifts underscore the importance of understanding how seasonal and local factors intersect with crime patterns, even as overall rates remain below national benchmarks.

Pocklington's crime rate in February 2024 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 4.1% decline from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of two crimes reported each day, a pace that aligns with the seasonal context of February—a time typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 11,055 residents of Pocklington experienced a crime rate 40.8% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety. This lower rate may partly explain the reduced prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which was 71% below the UK average, suggesting a community-oriented environment where such incidents are less common. The daily crime count, while small, remains a tangible reminder for residents that vigilance is still warranted, particularly in light of the 100% increase in 'other crime' reported this month.