Crime Rate in Selston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selston

The total recorded crimes in Selston, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selston crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Selston, encompassing approximately 5,413 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Selston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Launds Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Selston?

To understand the safety of Selston, we need to analyze Selston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Selston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 463 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Selston had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 440 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Selston witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Selston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Selston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Selston crimes were 463. The crime rate of Selston in 2024 was 85.53 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selston were around 440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.28 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Selston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20256
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20254
November 20252
October 20257
September 20254
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20256
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20269
December 202513
November 202510
October 20257
September 202515
August 202512
July 20258
June 202517
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Selston in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Selston postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Portland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Launds Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Valentine Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Lea Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Bourne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Friars Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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