Crime Rate in Selby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selby West

The total recorded crimes in Selby West, Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selby West crime rate of 4.48 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
Selby West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Audus Street with total crimes: 7
  • Turner'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Haig Street 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 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 May 2025 the Selby West has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selby West)CrimesRank (Selby West)CrimesRank (Selby West)
Selby East105 21,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross129 11,268 21,434 2
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202528
March 202518
October 202442
September 202424
August 202438
July 202431
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20255
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202537
March 202532
December 20241
November 20241
October 202440
September 202422
August 202446
July 202459
June 202466
May 202431

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
October 20242
September 202416
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Audus Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Turner'S Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Haig Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Abbey Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Holme Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
9. Dam Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. White Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1

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