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Crime in Selby

Selby had 707 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 123.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 206% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

YO8, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Selby

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123.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
15 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common238 in 3 months

Month by month

237 Apr 240 May 205 Jun 288 Jul 249 Aug 170 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Selby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23834%
anti-social behaviour17925%
shoplifting6910%
criminal damage487%
theft446%
public order426%
vehicle crime193%
other crime183%

Selby against North Yorkshire

TypeSelby per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence41.614.7▼ 2%
Burglary31.40%
Vehicle crime3.30.5–
Anti-social behaviour31.39.3▲ 21%
Theft and robbery10.32.4▼ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barlby128.1▲ 75%
Selby123.5▲ 4%
Thorpe Willoughby49.9▲ 4%
Riccall36.3–
Brayton34.7▲ 20%
Cliffe10.9–
Wistow10.3–
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Selby a safe area?

Selby had about 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 15 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Selby?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (238), followed by anti-social behaviour (179) and shoplifting (69).