Crime Rate in Selby East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby East

The total recorded crimes in Selby East, Selby, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby East crime rate of 10.74 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 East, encompassing approximately 10,897 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-6.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Selby East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finkle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Market Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Bawtry Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Selby East?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Selby East reported a higher crime volume than the Selby average, with 1,323 crimes compared to 497. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Selby East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Selby East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Selby average, with 1,457 crimes compared to 524. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Selby East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Selby, Selby East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Selby East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Selby East has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 10.74 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Selby East crimes were 1,323. The crime rate of Selby East in 2024 was 121.40 (year) or 10.12 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selby East were around 1,457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.70 (year) or 11.14 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selby East)CrimesRank (Selby East)CrimesRank (Selby East)
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 & Escrick15 13136 13181 12

Selby East 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 202514
March 202512
October 20245
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202537
May 202541
April 202530
March 202546
October 202464
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
November 20241
October 202414
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202547
May 202533
April 202529
March 202532
January 20251
December 20241
October 202436
September 202439
August 202448

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
October 202410
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20243

High Crime Locations Selby East in July 2025

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

1. Finkle Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. The Haven (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Robert Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Germaine Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
10. Portholme Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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