Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO8 · North Yorkshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
YO24 · York
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Selby has less crime — 151 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
York saw somewhat more crime than Selby in February 2026 (218 vs 151 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Selby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while York has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Selby recorded fewer crimes than York — 151 vs 218 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. York is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Selby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while York had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Selby recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 218).