Crime Rate in Sherburn in Elmet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherburn in Elmet

The total recorded crimes in Sherburn in Elmet, Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherburn in Elmet crime rate of 7.10 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 Sherburn in Elmet, encompassing approximately 6,340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sherburn in Elmet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramble Court with total crimes: 5
  • with total crimes: 4
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sherburn in Elmet?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Sherburn in Elmet reported a higher crime volume than the Selby average, with 503 crimes compared to 497. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherburn in Elmet witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Sherburn in Elmet had fewer crimes than the Selby average, with 447 crimes compared to 524. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sherburn in Elmet witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherburn in Elmet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sherburn in Elmet has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 7.10 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Sherburn in Elmet crimes were 503. The crime rate of Sherburn in Elmet in 2024 was 79.33 (year) or 6.61 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherburn in Elmet were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.50 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherburn in Elmet)CrimesRank (Sherburn in Elmet)CrimesRank (Sherburn in Elmet)
Selby East105 21,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross129 11,268 21,434 2
Selby West101 31,058 3912 3
Tadcaster39 5425 6593 4
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

Sherburn in Elmet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202512
December 20241
October 20246
September 202414
August 202414
July 20247
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202514
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
October 202410
September 202422
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Sherburn in Elmet in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sherburn in Elmet postcode area is presented below.

1. Bramble Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Orchard Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pasture View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Duffield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ringlet Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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