Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westgate area has the 15th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Pickering , and the 692nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westgate (YO18 8AZ) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% lower than the Pickering average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westgate (YO18 8AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Drive. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pickering| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Paddock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Farm Close | — |
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