Crime Rates at George Street, Wistow, Selby, YO8 3XQ

George Street area has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton , and the 645th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around George Street (YO8 3XQ) in the last 12 months was 61.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.2% higher than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average (34.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -87.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Street (YO8 3XQ), the main crime hotspot is near Pasture Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.