Crime Rate in Selby East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby East

The total recorded crimes in Selby East, Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby East crime rate of 9.63 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Selby East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Micklegate with total crimes: 13
  • Robert Street with total crimes: 9
  • Bawtry Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Selby East has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 9.63 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selby East)CrimesRank (Selby East)CrimesRank (Selby East)
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
Brayton & Barlow16 11213 9229 9
Camblesforth & Carlton21 9187 10203 11
Cliffe & North Duffield20 10162 12167 13
Cawood & Escrick12 12136 13181 12

Selby East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202512
October 20245
September 202415
August 202421
July 202420
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202529
March 202532
January 20251
December 20241
October 202436
September 202439
August 202448
July 202447
June 2024108
May 202441

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202530
March 202546
October 202464
September 202423
August 202414
July 202424
June 202480
May 202433

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
October 202410
September 20242
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
November 20241
October 202414
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246
July 202414
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Selby East in May 2025

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

1. Micklegate (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Robert Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Park Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Finkle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Hawdon Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Spruce Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Barwic Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Quay (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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