Crime Rate in Selby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby

The total recorded crimes in Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 591 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby crime rate of 6.42 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (187) incidents (5.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (171) incidents (-2.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (66) incidents (60.98% increase)
Selby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Micklegate with total crimes: 13
  • Cathcart Close 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 (129 crimes), and the safest, Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton (11 crimes), is 118 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Selby.

Similarly, the area of Selby Town (192 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Selby West (18 crimes), with a difference of 174 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Selby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Osgoldcross129
Selby East105
Selby West101
Sherburn in Elmet45
Tadcaster39

Safest Wards:

Camblesforth & Carlton21
Cliffe & North Duffield20
Brayton & Barlow16
Cawood & Escrick12
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Selby Town192
Eggborough, Kellington & Smeaton129
Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford55
Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow41
Tadcaster39

Safest Areas:

Carlton, Hemingbrough & Osgodby37
Barlby & Riccall36
Hambleton, Monk Fryston & Byram25
Selby South, Brayton & Barlow19
Selby West18

Selby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (187 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (178 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (176 incidents) also being high.

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 theft 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 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202531
March 202538
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 202445
September 202422
August 202438
July 202428
June 202464

A total of 317 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202542
March 202519
January 202525
November 20246
October 202416
September 202446
August 202433
July 202446
June 202458

A total of 1445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025187
April 2025178
March 2025191
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 2024179
September 2024116
August 2024124
July 2024150
June 2024316

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202516
January 20255
October 202424
September 202434
August 202421
July 202430
June 202424

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202523
March 202510
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 464 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202541
March 202553
November 20241
October 202463
September 202442
August 202438
July 202448
June 2024112

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
October 20249
September 202418
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 304 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202517
March 202528
January 20251
October 202433
September 202424
August 202434
July 202457
June 202466

A total of 1813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 452 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025176
March 2025213
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 2024173
September 2024182
August 2024222
July 2024211
June 2024452

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202528
March 202524
October 202419
September 202454
August 202443
July 202448
June 202454

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
September 20244
June 20244

High Crime Locations Selby in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total30
Bicycle theft10
Public order5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Micklegate (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
3. Cathcart Close (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Middlefield Lane (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Main Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
6. (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3

To know about postcode areas in Selby, visit Selby information

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.