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 February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidlesham with Selsey North crime rate of 4.47 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halley View with total crimes: 3
  • Denshare Road with total crimes: 3
  • 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)
Chichester CentralNA NA1,630 11,370 1
Chichester EastNA NA1,509 2944 2
Chichester NorthNA NA834 3502 3
North Mundham & TangmereNA NA583 4426 4
Selsey SouthNA NA437 10425 5
Harbour VillagesNA NA548 5352 10
Chichester SouthNA NA467 9420 6
Chichester WestNA NA532 6405 7
The WitteringsNA NA500 7362 9
SouthbourneNA NA474 8379 8
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

Sidlesham with Selsey North 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (13 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
December 202510
November 202515
October 202512
September 202513
August 202513
July 202518
June 202514
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20256
September 20254
August 20252
July 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 202511
November 20257
October 202519
September 202514
August 202513
July 202519
June 202517
May 202510
April 202514
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 202511

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
March 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Sidlesham with Selsey North in February 2026

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

1. Halley View (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Denshare Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Mountwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petts Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Hunnisett Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Slattsfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lingfield Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tranquillity Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Allandale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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