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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidlesham with Selsey North crime rate of 6.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chalk Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Fletchers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Turner Way 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 May 2025 the Sidlesham with Selsey North has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)CrimesRank (Sidlesham with Selsey North)
Chichester Central129 21,630 11,370 1
Chichester East140 11,509 2944 2
Chichester North70 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 4583 4426 4
Selsey South50 7437 10425 5
Harbour Villages42 8548 5352 10
The Witterings57 5500 7362 9
Chichester South38 9467 9420 6
Chichester West53 6532 6405 7
Southbourne36 10474 8379 8
Goodwood28 15411 11240 15
Loxwood30 14230 16258 12
Westbourne31 12267 15169 17
Fernhurst15 18323 14255 13
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Sidlesham with Selsey North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 202514
December 202413
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 202511
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Sidlesham with Selsey North in May 2025

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

1. Chalk Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fletchers Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Turner Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Goldfinch Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. St Peter'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manhood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Chichester Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Chichester Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Fishermans Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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