Crime Rate in Sidlesham with Selsey North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidlesham with Selsey North

The total recorded crimes in Sidlesham with Selsey North, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidlesham with Selsey North crime rate of 7.33 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 Sidlesham with Selsey North, encompassing approximately 5,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingfield Way with total crimes: 11
  • Newfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mountwood Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sidlesham with Selsey North?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Sidlesham with Selsey North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 388 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sidlesham with Selsey North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sidlesham with Selsey North had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 289 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sidlesham with Selsey North has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 7.33 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Sidlesham with Selsey North crimes were 388. The crime rate of Sidlesham with Selsey North in 2024 was 69.38 (year) or 5.78 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sidlesham with Selsey North were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.68 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)
Chichester Central167 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East136 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North69 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere44 6583 4426 4
The Witterings58 4500 7362 9
Selsey South25 15437 10425 5
Harbour Villages26 14548 5352 10
Chichester West48 5532 6405 7
Chichester South40 8467 9420 6
Southbourne30 11474 8379 8
Loxwood39 9230 16258 12
Fernhurst31 10323 14255 13
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
December 202413
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sidlesham with Selsey North in March 2025

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

1. Lingfield Way (Map)
Total11
Other crime11
2. Newfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Mountwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hunnisett Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Beverley Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Turner Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marine Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Broad View (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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