Crime in Selby: statistics, rates and trends
2,345 crimes were recorded in Selby in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
2,345 crimes were recorded in Selby in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 851 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Selby has the 209th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selby | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,345 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.7 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,271 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selby was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,817 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,345). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 2,345 | 115.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,360 | 116.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,716 | 134.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,643 | 130.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,752 | 135.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,817 | 139.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,674 | 131.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,809 | 138.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,679 | 132.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 207 |
| May 2026 | 243 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 152 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 202 |
| October 2025 | 199 |
| September 2025 | 202 |
| August 2025 | 206 |
| July 2025 | 219 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selby 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, shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+41%) and bicycle theft (+39%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 851 | 42.0 | 1.23 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 559 | 27.6 | 1.80 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 233 | 11.5 | 1.39 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 7.6 | 1.13 | +17% |
| Public order | 133 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +7% |
| Other theft | 106 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -19% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +41% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +2% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 2.1 | 2.58 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 1.7 | 1.78 | +106% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -42% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.4 | 1.02 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selby recorded 851 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selby recorded 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selby recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selby recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selby recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selby recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selby recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selby recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selby recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Selby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selby recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selby recorded 35 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 106% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selby recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selby recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Selby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn in Elmet | 507 | 54.8 | -53% |
| Howden | 447 | 72.2 | -38% |
| Knottingley | 1,499 | 166.6 | +44% |
| Goole | 2,313 | 110.5 | -4% |
| Tadcaster | 388 | 51.7 | -55% |
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +4% |
| Castleford | 6,842 | 146.8 | +27% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | +19% |
2 areas within Selby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Selby East had the highest rate (155.9 per 1,000) and Selby West the lowest (96.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby East | Neighbourhood | 8,208 | 1,280 | 155.9 |
| Selby West | Neighbourhood | 10,856 | 1,042 | 96.0 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 116 |
| 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 Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Market Lane | 45 |
| On or near | 43 |
| On or near Richard Street | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selby 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 | 674 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 512 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 253 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 121 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Selby has an estimated population of 20,271. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selby sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.8% |
Is Selby a safe place to live?
Selby recorded 115.7 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 851 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (559).
Is crime in Selby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selby was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,345 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,360 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selby?
Selby 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.