Crime in Selattyn & Gobowen: statistics, rates and trends

258 crimes were recorded in Selattyn & Gobowen in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selattyn & Gobowen has the 2,562nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Selattyn & Gobowen was highest in the year to July 2019 (327 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (208). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selattyn & Gobowen over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%).

The largest falls were in drugs (-36%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Selattyn & Gobowen

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 45.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Selattyn & Gobowen

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Selattyn & Gobowen

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Selattyn & Gobowen

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Selattyn & Gobowen

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Selattyn & Gobowen

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Selattyn & Gobowen

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Selattyn & Gobowen

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Selattyn & Gobowen

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Selattyn & Gobowen

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Selattyn & Gobowen

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selattyn & Gobowen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selattyn & Gobowen.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Selattyn & Gobowen over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selattyn & Gobowen over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Selattyn & Gobowen has an estimated population of 4,249. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selattyn & Gobowen sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Selattyn & Gobowen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.