Crime in Selby East: statistics, rates and trends
1,280 crimes were recorded in Selby East in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Selby East at a glance
- Crime trends in Selby East
- Types of crime in Selby East
- Selby East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Selby East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selby East
- Population and deprivation in Selby East
- Questions about crime in Selby East
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
1,280 crimes were recorded in Selby East in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 449 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selby East has the 390th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selby East | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,280 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.9 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,208 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selby East was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,768 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,258). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,280 | 155.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,258 | 153.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,558 | 189.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,573 | 191.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,657 | 201.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,555 | 189.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,546 | 188.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,768 | 215.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,421 | 173.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
| July 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selby East 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 449 | 54.7 | 1.60 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 321 | 39.1 | 2.55 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 16.4 | 1.99 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 10.1 | 1.49 | +22% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +1% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.5 | 1.01 | -25% |
| Drugs | 33 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +38% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 3.3 | 4.00 | +93% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +79% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -50% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.3 | 1.71 | +375% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.7 | 1.76 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selby East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selby East recorded 449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selby East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selby East recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selby East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selby East recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selby East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selby East recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selby East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selby East recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selby East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selby East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selby East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selby East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selby East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selby East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Selby East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selby East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selby East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selby East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selby East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selby East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selby East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selby East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 375% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selby East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selby East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selby East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selby East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selby East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selby East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selby East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby West | 1,042 | 96.0 | -38% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 211 | 33.0 | -79% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 228 | 42.1 | -73% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 255 | 36.6 | -77% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 179 | 28.0 | -82% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 176 | 36.9 | -76% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 152 | 27.5 | -82% |
| Osgoldcross | 518 | 56.7 | -64% |
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 Selby East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bawtry Road | 114 |
| On or near Church Lane | 72 |
| On or near Micklegate | 72 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 67 |
| On or near Market Lane | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near | 31 |
| On or near Portholme Drive | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selby East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 294 | 25.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Selby East has an estimated population of 8,208. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selby East sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selby East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Selby East a safe place to live?
Selby East recorded 155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Selby East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (321).
Is crime in Selby East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selby East was up 2% on the year before: 1,280 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selby East?
Selby East is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Selby East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.