Crime Rate in Selby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby West

The total recorded crimes in Selby West, Selby, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby West crime rate of 4.43 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 West, encompassing approximately 22,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Selby West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Carentan Close with total crimes: 5
  • White Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Selby West?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Selby West reported a higher crime volume than the Selby average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 497. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Selby West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Selby West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Selby average, with 912 crimes compared to 524. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Selby West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Selby West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Selby West has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Selby West crimes were 1,058. The crime rate of Selby West in 2024 was 46.89 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selby West were around 912 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.42 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selby West)CrimesRank (Selby West)CrimesRank (Selby West)
Selby East117 11,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross89 31,268 21,434 2
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 West 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202536
April 202528
March 202518
October 202442
September 202424
August 202438

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202534
May 202525
April 202537
March 202532
December 20241
November 20241
October 202440
September 202422
August 202446

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202514
April 20253
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
October 20242
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Selby West in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Carentan Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. White Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Hutchinson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Cockret Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Low Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Douglas Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hempbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Haig Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
10. Clog Mill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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