Crime Rate in Selsey South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selsey South

The total recorded crimes in Selsey South, Chichester, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selsey South crime rate of 2.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Selsey South, encompassing approximately 9,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Selsey South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Netherton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Domehouse Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ursula Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Selsey South?

To understand the safety of Selsey South, we need to analyze Selsey South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Selsey South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 437 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Selsey South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Selsey South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 425 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Selsey South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, Selsey South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Selsey South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Selsey South crimes were 437. The crime rate of Selsey South in 2024 was 43.84 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selsey South were around 425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.64 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Selsey South)CrimesRank (Selsey South)CrimesRank (Selsey South)
Chichester CentralNA NA1,630 11,370 1
Chichester EastNA NA1,509 2944 2
Chichester NorthNA NA834 3502 3
North Mundham & TangmereNA NA583 4426 4
Harbour VillagesNA NA548 5352 10
Chichester SouthNA NA467 9420 6
Chichester WestNA NA532 6405 7
The WitteringsNA NA500 7362 9
SouthbourneNA NA474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey NorthNA NA388 12289 11
GoodwoodNA NA411 11240 15
LoxwoodNA NA230 16258 12
FernhurstNA NA323 14255 13
MidhurstNA NA354 13248 14
WestbourneNA NA267 15169 17
PetworthNA NA164 18177 16
LavantNA NA167 1790 21
FittleworthNA NA145 20113 18
HartingNA NA134 21105 19
EasebourneNA NA154 1998 20

Selsey South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 202511
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 202515
August 202514
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
December 202514
November 20259
October 20255
September 202510
August 202523
July 202521
June 202512
May 202520
April 202520
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20254
August 20257
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

High Crime Locations Selsey South in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Selsey South postcode area is presented below.

1. Netherton Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Domehouse Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Ursula Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sessions Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. North Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Medmerry (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sea Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Crablands (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Malden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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