Crime in Selston: statistics, rates and trends
407 crimes were recorded in Selston in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Selston at a glance
- Crime trends in Selston
- Types of crime in Selston
- Selston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Selston
- Streets with the most crime in Selston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selston
- Population and deprivation in Selston
- Questions about crime in Selston
- About this data
407 crimes were recorded in Selston in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Selston has the 915th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selston | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 407 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,499 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selston was highest in the year to July 2021 (643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (407). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 407 | 62.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 503 | 77.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 449 | 69.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 571 | 87.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 550 | 84.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 643 | 98.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 612 | 94.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 496 | 76.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 500 | 76.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selston 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 9.5 | 1.15 | -34% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.5 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.7 | 1.75 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -48% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -58% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selston recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selston recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selston recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selston recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selston recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Selston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -29% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | +11% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | +16% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +73% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | +60% |
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +103% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | +41% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +96% |
1 areas within Selston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Selston had the highest rate (62.6 per 1,000) and Selston the lowest (62.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selston | Neighbourhood | 6,499 | 407 | 62.6 |
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 Selston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 93 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 13 |
| On or near Meadow View | 13 |
| On or near Portland Road | 13 |
| On or near Valentine Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Wilde Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Launds Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Lea Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Selston has an estimated population of 6,499. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selston sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Selston a safe place to live?
Selston recorded 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Selston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Selston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selston was down 19% on the year before: 407 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 503 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selston?
Selston is policed by Nottinghamshire. 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 Selston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.