Crime in Selby West: statistics, rates and trends
1,045 crimes were recorded in Selby West in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Selby West
- Questions about crime in Selby West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (417), anti-social behaviour (214) and shoplifting (98) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Selby West | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,045 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.3 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,856 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selby West peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,214 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (991). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,045 | 96.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,060 | 97.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,154 | 106.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,068 | 98.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,052 | 96.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,214 | 111.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,089 | 100.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 991 | 91.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,214 | 111.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Selby West recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (43% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 32 and shoplifting rose from 74 to 98, while anti-social behaviour fell from 309 to 214 and other theft fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 38.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 9.0 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +39% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Selby West; the highest is Selby East (167.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cliffe & North Duffield (26.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selby West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby East | 1,371 | 167.0 | +74% |
| Brayton & Barlow | 226 | 35.4 | -63% |
| Barlby & Riccall | 259 | 47.8 | -50% |
| Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton | 266 | 38.2 | -60% |
| Cawood & Escrick | 165 | 29.8 | -69% |
| Cliffe & North Duffield | 171 | 26.8 | -72% |
| Camblesforth & Carlton | 180 | 37.7 | -61% |
| Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton | 246 | 35.4 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Selby West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Richard Street | 39 |
| On or near Fairfax Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Farm Way | 32 |
| On or near Buttermere Court | 31 |
| On or near Dam Bank | 28 |
| On or near Flaxley Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Audus Street | 26 |
Of the 831 crimes in Selby West with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 371 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 17.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Selby West has an estimated population of 10,856 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selby West average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Selby West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Selby West a safe place to live?
Selby West recorded 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Selby West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Selby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selby West was down 1% on the year before: 1,045 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,060 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selby West?
About 10,856 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selby West?
Selby West 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.