Crime Rate in Cawood & Escrick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cawood & Escrick

The total recorded crimes in Cawood & Escrick, Selby, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cawood & Escrick crime rate of 50.28 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 Cawood & Escrick, encompassing approximately 298 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cawood & Escrick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolsey Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Green with total crimes: 2
  • with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cawood & Escrick?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Cawood & Escrick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Selby average, with 136 crimes compared to 497.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cawood & Escrick recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Cawood & Escrick had fewer crimes than the Selby average, with 181 crimes compared to 524. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cawood & Escrick recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cawood & Escrick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cawood & Escrick has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 50.28 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Cawood & Escrick crimes were 136. The crime rate of Cawood & Escrick in 2024 was 455.92 (year) or 37.99 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cawood & Escrick were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 606.77 (year) or 50.56 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cawood & Escrick)CrimesRank (Cawood & Escrick)CrimesRank (Cawood & Escrick)
Selby East117 11,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross89 31,268 21,434 2
Selby West100 21,058 3912 3
Tadcaster47 5425 6593 4
Sherburn in Elmet43 6503 4447 5
Monk Fryston & South Milford55 4499 5331 7
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton34 7286 7411 6
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton27 8223 8233 8
Brayton & Barlow19 12213 9229 9
Barlby & Riccall26 9181 11219 10
Camblesforth & Carlton19 11187 10203 11
Cliffe & North Duffield24 10162 12167 13

Cawood & Escrick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
September 20244

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cawood & Escrick in July 2025

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

1. Wolsey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Riccall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Viking Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hill Top Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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