Crime Rate in Brayton & Barlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brayton & Barlow

The total recorded crimes in Brayton & Barlow, Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brayton & Barlow crime rate of 4.27 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 Brayton & Barlow, encompassing approximately 3,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brayton & Barlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Baffam Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brayton & Barlow?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Brayton & Barlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Selby average, with 213 crimes compared to 497.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brayton & Barlow recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Brayton & Barlow had fewer crimes than the Selby average, with 229 crimes compared to 524. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brayton & Barlow recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Selby, Brayton & Barlow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brayton & Barlow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brayton & Barlow has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Brayton & Barlow crimes were 213. The crime rate of Brayton & Barlow in 2024 was 56.88 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brayton & Barlow were around 229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.15 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brayton & Barlow)CrimesRank (Brayton & Barlow)CrimesRank (Brayton & Barlow)
Selby East105 21,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross129 11,268 21,434 2
Selby West101 31,058 3912 3
Tadcaster39 5425 6593 4
Sherburn in Elmet45 4503 4447 5
Monk Fryston & South Milford31 7499 5331 7
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton35 6286 7411 6
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton11 13223 8233 8
Barlby & Riccall26 8181 11219 10
Camblesforth & Carlton21 9187 10203 11
Cliffe & North Duffield20 10162 12167 13
Cawood & Escrick12 12136 13181 12

Brayton & Barlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brayton & Barlow in May 2025

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

1. Meadow Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Baffam Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Heather Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. The Willows (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Doncaster Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Greenfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Wilfrid'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Peregrine Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Wilfrids Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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