Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
YO8 · North Yorkshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Driffield has less crime — 42 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Selby recorded substantially more crime than Driffield in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 42, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Selby has more Anti-social behaviour (29) and Shoplifting (21). 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, Driffield recorded fewer crimes than Selby — 42 vs 151 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Driffield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Selby had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Driffield recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 151).