Crime Rate in Selby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby

The total recorded crimes in Selby, UK in March 2025 are around 608 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby crime rate of 6.61 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 Selby, encompassing approximately 91,988 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (213) incidents (10550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (191) incidents (19000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Selby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Thorpe Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

Selby Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Selby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Osgoldcross (154 crimes), and the safest, Cliffe & North Duffield (15 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Selby.

Similarly, the area of Selby Town (184 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tadcaster (21 crimes), with a difference of 163 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Selby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Osgoldcross154
Selby East120
Selby West84
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton41
Monk Fryston & South Milford40

Safest Wards:

Barlby & Riccall20
Brayton & Barlow17
Cawood & Escrick16
Camblesforth & Carlton16
Cliffe & North Duffield15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Selby Town184
Eggborough, Kellington & Smeaton154
Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford53
Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow49
Selby South, Brayton & Barlow35

Safest Areas:

Barlby & Riccall31
Hambleton, Monk Fryston & Byram28
Carlton, Hemingbrough & Osgodby28
Selby West25
Tadcaster21

Selby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (213 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (191 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (173 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (182 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (116 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (222 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (124 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 211 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (452 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (316 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1080 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025191
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 2024179
September 2024116
August 2024124
July 2024150
June 2024316

A total of 357 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
November 20241
October 202463
September 202442
August 202438
July 202448
June 2024112

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
January 20255
October 202424
September 202434
August 202421
July 202430
June 202424

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
October 202419
September 202454
August 202443
July 202448
June 202454

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
January 202525
November 20246
October 202416
September 202446
August 202433
July 202446
June 202458

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
January 20251
October 202433
September 202424
August 202434
July 202457
June 202466

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 202445
September 202422
August 202438
July 202428
June 202464

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
October 20249
September 202418
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 1466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 452 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025213
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 2024173
September 2024182
August 2024222
July 2024211
June 2024452

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416

High Crime Locations Selby in March 2025

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

1. Whitley Thorpe Lane (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
4. Middlefield Lane (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson5
5. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting3
6. Main Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5

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