Crime in Selston: statistics, rates and trends
404 crimes were recorded in Selston in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (140), shoplifting (65) and anti-social behaviour (60) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 917th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Selston | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 404 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,499 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Selston of any year here (404 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 404 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 495 | 76.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 438 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 564 | 86.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 547 | 84.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 621 | 95.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 628 | 96.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 514 | 79.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 503 | 77.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Selston recorded notably more other crime (67% above the national rate), and notably less public order (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 23, while criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 26 and shoplifting fell from 92 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 21.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Selston; the highest is Alfreton (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -28% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | +10% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | +14% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +73% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | +62% |
| Alfreton | 1,195 | 126.4 | +103% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | +46% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +98% |
Selston is the one area listed within Selston, with 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selston | Neighbourhood | 6,499 | 404 | 62.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Selston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 98 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 13 |
| On or near Meadow View | 13 |
| On or near Portland Road | 12 |
| On or near Valentine Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Wilde Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
Of the 344 crimes in Selston with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Selston has an estimated population of 6,499 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selston average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Selston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selston a safe place to live?
Selston recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 917th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Selston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (65).
Is crime in Selston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selston was down 18% on the year before: 404 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selston?
About 6,499 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selston?
Selston is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.