Selby (South)

Drug Supply and Exploitation of Vulnerable People – Selby Town

The Selby Neighbourhood Policing Team has identified the supply of illegal drugs within Selby town, and the associated exploitation of vulnerable people, as a key local policing priority.

Information from community reports, intelligence submissions, partner agencies, and police activity indicates that drug supply continues to present a risk to the safety and wellbeing of residents. In particular, there is concern around the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including those affected by substance misuse, mental health issues, social isolation, or housing instability, who may be targeted to store, transport, or facilitate the supply of drugs.

Our Response

The Selby Policing Team has carried out a number of arrests and warrants across the Selby district as part of our ongoing work to tackle drug‑related crime and disrupt those responsible for supplying drugs locally.
We are aware that some individuals involved in drug dealing are travelling into Selby from outside the area. We continue to actively target these individuals through intelligence‑led enforcement, partnership working, and proactive policing.

Alongside enforcement action, officers are visiting vulnerable people within our communities who may be at risk of exploitation. This work focuses on safeguarding and harm reduction, ensuring individuals receive appropriate support through partner agencies to prevent further exploitation and victimisation.
Our Ongoing Focus

Neighbourhood officers, supported by specialist teams, are continuing to:

Disrupt local and travelling drug supply networks
Identify and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk of exploitation
Conduct intelligence‑led patrols in areas linked to drug activity
Use enforcement powers, including warrants and arrests, where evidence allows
Work closely with housing providers, adult safeguarding services, health partners, probation, and the local authority

Exploitation related to drug supply is treated as a safeguarding issue as well as a criminal one, and our response reflects both enforcement and support.
How the Community Can Help
Intelligence continues to come to light, and information from the public is vital. Even small or seemingly insignificant details can help us build a clearer picture and target those causing harm.
Residents are encouraged to report:

Suspected drug dealing
Unusual patterns of visitors to properties
Concerns about individuals who may appear vulnerable or exploited

Reports can be made via 101, online, or anonymously through Crimestoppers. In an emergency, or where there is an immediate risk to safety, 999 should be used.
The Selby Neighbourhood Policing Team remains committed to disrupting drug supply, safeguarding vulnerable people, and keeping our communities safe, and this priority will continue to be reviewed and shaped by local intelligence.

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Patrols – Youth-Related Priorities

The Selby Neighbourhood Policing Team has identified youth-related antisocial behaviour and associated low‑level crime as a local priority. Through intelligence, public reports, officer observations, and partnership data, a number of hot‑spot locations have been identified where there have been spikes in ASB, nuisance behaviour, and criminal activity, particularly during evenings, weekends, and school or college finishing times.

The locations currently identified include:

Selby Leisure Centre
Abbey Walk
Selby Market Place

These areas are regularly used as gathering points by groups of young people, which at times has led to behaviour such as intimidation of shoppers and visitors, disorderly or abusive behaviour, damage to property, shoplifting, and dangerous use of bikes or scooters. While the majority of young people behave responsibly, a small number create concern for businesses, residents, and members of the public.

Our Response

Neighbourhood officers are conducting targeted ASB patrols in these locations, focusing on:

High‑visibility patrols at key times to deter offending and reassure the public
Early intervention with young people to prevent escalation of behaviour
Use of proportionate enforcement, including the use of dispersal powers where behaviour is causing harassment, alarm or distress
Engagement with parents, schools, youth services and partner agencies to address underlying issues
Close working with local businesses, security staff and the local authority to share information and identify repeat or emerging issues

These patrols are intelligence‑led and reviewed regularly, ensuring policing activity remains focused on the areas, locations and behaviours causing the greatest concern to the community.

How the Community Can Help

Residents and businesses are encouraged to report antisocial behaviour, even if it seems minor, as this information helps us build an accurate picture of where and when issues are occurring. Reports can be made via 101 or online. In an emergency or where there is immediate danger, 999 should be used.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team remains committed to keeping Selby safe, reducing harm, and working with young people and partners to prevent antisocial behaviour before it escalates.

Abbots Road / Three Lakes Retail Park

We are aware of ongoing concerns around vehicle‑related anti‑social behaviour in the Abbots Road and Three Lakes Retail Park area.

Reports include groups of vehicles congregating and causing a nuisance by playing loud music, revving engines, and driving at excessive speeds along Abbots Road. Driving has been described as anti‑social and inconsiderate, causing disturbance to residents, businesses and visitors to the area.

Our Response

Neighbourhood officers are carrying out targeted patrols in these locations, particularly at key times of concern. Our approach includes:

High‑visibility patrols to deter offending and reassure the community
Early engagement and intervention with drivers to prevent behaviour escalating
Use of proportionate enforcement, including:

Section 59 warnings where vehicles are used in an anti‑social manner
Traffic Offence Reports for speeding and other road traffic offences
Dispersal powers where behaviour is causing harassment, alarm or distress

Working in partnership with the Road Safety Team to address speeding and poor driving behaviour
Close working with local businesses and the local authority to share information and identify repeat issues

Patrols are intelligence‑led and kept under regular review to ensure activity is focused on the behaviours and locations causing the greatest concern.

How You Can Help
If you witness vehicle‑related ASB, please report it to us. Information such as vehicle descriptions, registration numbers, times and locations helps us target our response effectively.

In an emergency or where there is immediate danger, call 999
Otherwise, report online or call 101

We will continue to work with partners to address this issue and reduce disruption in the area.