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 July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidlesham with Selsey North crime rate of 9.83 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Mountwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hunnisett Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Chichester.

    • 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 July 2025 the Sidlesham with Selsey North has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 9.83 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)
Chichester Central139 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East128 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North91 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 5583 4426 4
The Witterings65 4500 7362 9
Selsey South51 8437 10425 5
Harbour Villages45 10548 5352 10
Chichester South45 11467 9420 6
Chichester West50 9532 6405 7
Goodwood57 6411 11240 15
Southbourne30 13474 8379 8
Loxwood24 16230 16258 12
Midhurst37 12354 13248 14
Fernhurst25 15323 14255 13
Petworth27 14164 18177 16
Westbourne20 17267 15169 17
Lavant15 20167 1790 21
Fittleworth17 18145 20113 18
Harting11 21134 21105 19
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202510
April 202514
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 202514
December 202413
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20243
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 202511
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 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

High Crime Locations Sidlesham with Selsey North in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mountwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Hunnisett Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Millington Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chalk Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chalk Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Easton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Peter'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chalk Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1

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