Crime in Selby East: statistics, rates and trends
1,371 crimes were recorded in Selby East in the 12 months to August 2026, 167.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Selby East
- Questions about crime in Selby East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (454), anti-social behaviour (359) and shoplifting (149) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Selby East | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,371 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 167.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,208 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selby East peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,754 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,249). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,371 | 167.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,249 | 152.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,531 | 186.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,569 | 191.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,618 | 197.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,584 | 193.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,544 | 188.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,754 | 213.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,474 | 179.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 142 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Selby East recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.7 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 37 and shoplifting rose from 107 to 149, while vehicle crime fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 454 | 55.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 43.7 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 18.2 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Public order | 71 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 60 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 37 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +61% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 3.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Selby East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selby East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby West | 1,045 | 96.3 | -42% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -79% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | -71% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | -77% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 171 | 26.8 | -84% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | -77% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -82% |
| Osgoldcross | 536 | 58.6 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Selby East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bawtry Road” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bawtry Road | 133 |
| On or near Church Lane | 81 |
| On or near Micklegate | 72 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 67 |
| On or near Market Lane | 49 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near | 36 |
| On or near Portholme Drive | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
Of the 1,012 crimes in Selby East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 384 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Selby East has an estimated population of 8,208 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (11%, against 19%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selby East average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Selby East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selby East a safe place to live?
Selby East recorded 167.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Selby East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (359).
Is crime in Selby East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selby East was up 10% on the year before: 1,371 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,249 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selby East?
About 8,208 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selby East?
Selby East is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.