Crime Rate in Tadcaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tadcaster

The total recorded crimes in Tadcaster, Selby, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tadcaster crime rate of 6.86 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 Tadcaster, encompassing approximately 5,682 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tadcaster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockcliff Court with total crimes: 3
  • Roman Close with total crimes: 3
  • Westgate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Tadcaster?

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

  • Relative to Selby:

    • In 2024, Tadcaster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Selby average, with 425 crimes compared to 497.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tadcaster witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

    • In 2023, Tadcaster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Selby average, with 593 crimes compared to 524. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tadcaster witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Selby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Selby, Tadcaster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Tadcaster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tadcaster has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 6.86 ranking 5th out of 12 in the Selby, UK

In 2024, the total Tadcaster crimes were 425. The crime rate of Tadcaster in 2024 was 74.79 (year) or 6.23 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Selby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tadcaster were around 593 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.36 (year) or 8.70 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Selby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tadcaster)CrimesRank (Tadcaster)CrimesRank (Tadcaster)
Selby East105 21,323 11,457 1
Osgoldcross129 11,268 21,434 2
Selby West101 31,058 3912 3
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

Tadcaster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In November 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20254
January 20252
October 202419
September 202423
August 202419
July 20247
June 202428
May 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
December 20241
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Tadcaster in May 2025

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

1. Rockcliff Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Roman Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westgate (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Windmill Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Springhill Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Prospect Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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