Selston Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Selston's overall crime rate for January 2026 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area's consistently low crime profile relative to national trends. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, contributing 37.5% of total crimes (9 incidents), followed by shoplifting (25.0%, 6 incidents) and other crime (16.7%, 4 incidents). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. The area's built-up character within Ashfield, a historically industrial region transitioning to mixed-use development, may explain the balance between property-related and violent crime. While shoplifting remains a persistent issue, its rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 58% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge. Conversely, violent crime in Selston (1.4 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK rate, suggesting effective community policing or lower-risk social dynamics. The presence of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) at 78% below the UK average further indicates a generally orderly environment, though the single incident reported in January raises questions about transient factors. The data underscores Selston's position as a relatively safe built-up area, though targeted efforts may be needed to address shoplifting and other crime types that exceed local norms.

January 2026 saw significant month-on-month shifts in Selston's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1 incidents), while shoplifting increased by 50.0% (from 4 to 6 incidents). The most notable rise was in 'other crime,' which doubled from 2 to 4 incidents—a 100.0% increase—though this category's UK average (0.2 per 1,000) is 275% below Selston's rate (0.6 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences decreased by 30.8% (from 13 to 9 incidents), aligning with the area's broader trend of falling violent crime. Shoplifting's 58% above-UK-average rate (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000) highlights a specific vulnerability, potentially linked to local retail patterns or enforcement gaps. The sharp rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 1 incident, +100.0%)—a category 186% above the UK average—raises questions about transient factors, though the single incident may not indicate a systemic issue. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors (reduced foot traffic in January) and targeted enforcement successes (anti-social behaviour decline), alongside areas requiring closer attention (shoplifting and other crime). Residents may find the 37.5% share of violence and sexual offences noteworthy, as this category's rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, indicating effective community interventions.

Selston's crime rate in January 2026 (3.7 per 1,000) marked a 29.4% decrease from December 2025's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 24 incidents in terms of local experience. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 270 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Selston's overall crime rate remains 45.6% below the national figure, a disparity that persists despite the 29.4% monthly drop. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Selston's 6,489 residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the UK average, with the area's built-up character potentially contributing to better monitoring and community engagement. However, the 58% above-UK-average shoplifting rate (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000) and 275% above-UK-average 'other crime' rate (0.6 vs 0.2 per 1,000) highlight specific vulnerabilities that may require targeted strategies. These figures suggest that while Selston is broadly safer than the UK average, certain crime types demand continued focus to maintain this relative advantage.