Crime in Selby West: statistics, rates and trends
1,042 crimes were recorded in Selby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Selby West at a glance
- Crime trends in Selby West
- Types of crime in Selby West
- Selby West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Selby West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selby West
- Population and deprivation in Selby West
- Questions about crime in Selby West
- 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.
1,042 crimes were recorded in Selby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selby West has the 1,346th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selby West | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,042 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.0 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,856 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selby West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,010). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,042 | 96.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,088 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,126 | 103.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,048 | 96.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,054 | 97.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,232 | 113.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,087 | 100.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,010 | 93.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,227 | 113.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
| July 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selby West 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 anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+50%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 36.3 | 1.06 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 21.5 | 1.40 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 8.8 | 1.07 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.6 | 0.98 | +14% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +13% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +50% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -8% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.9 | 1.99 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.3 | 1.57 | -18% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +233% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selby West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selby West recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selby West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selby West recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selby West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selby West recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selby West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selby West recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selby West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selby West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selby West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selby West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selby West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selby West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selby West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selby West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selby West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selby West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selby West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selby West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Selby West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selby West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selby West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selby West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selby West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selby West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selby West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selby West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selby West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selby West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selby West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby East | 1,280 | 155.9 | +62% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 211 | 33.0 | -66% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 228 | 42.1 | -56% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 255 | 36.6 | -62% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 152 | 27.5 | -71% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 179 | 28.0 | -71% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 176 | 36.9 | -62% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 231 | 33.3 | -65% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 83 |
| On or near Richard Street | 40 |
| On or near Fairfax Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Buttermere Court | 27 |
| On or near Turner'S Square | 27 |
| On or near Dam Bank | 26 |
| On or near Mirkhill Road | 26 |
| On or near Newmillgate | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selby West 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 | 315 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 22.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 12.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Selby West has an estimated population of 10,856. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selby West sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selby West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% |
Is Selby West a safe place to live?
Selby West recorded 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Selby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selby West was down 4% on the year before: 1,042 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,088 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selby West?
Selby West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.