Crime Rate in Selby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby West

The total recorded crimes in Selby West, Selby, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby West crime rate of 3.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Selby West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buttermere Court with total crimes: 7
  • Flaxley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Selby West has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selby)CrimesRank (Selby)CrimesRank (Selby)
Selby East120 21,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross154 11,268 21,434 2
Tadcaster21 8425 6593 4
Sherburn in Elmet36 6503 4447 5
Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton41 4286 7411 6
Monk Fryston & South Milford40 5499 5331 7
Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton28 7223 8233 8
Brayton & Barlow17 10213 9229 9
Barlby & Riccall20 9181 11219 10
Camblesforth & Carlton16 12187 10203 11
Cawood & Escrick16 11136 13181 12
Cliffe & North Duffield15 13162 12167 13

Selby West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
October 202442
September 202424
August 202438
July 202431
June 202452
May 202422
April 202428

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
December 20241
November 20241
October 202440
September 202422
August 202446
July 202459
June 202466
May 202431
April 202436

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
October 20242
September 202416
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Selby West in March 2025

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

1. Buttermere Court (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Flaxley Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairfax Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Newmillgate (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Primrose Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Abbey Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Turner'S Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Court Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Deacon Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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