Crime Rate in Selden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selden

The total recorded crimes in Selden, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selden crime rate of 2.28 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 Selden, encompassing approximately 25,047 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Selden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farncombe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pages Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Selden?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Selden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 696 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Selden had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 444 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Selden recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, Selden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Selden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Selden has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Selden crimes were 696. The crime rate of Selden in 2024 was 27.79 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selden were around 444 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.73 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selden)CrimesRank (Selden)CrimesRank (Selden)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater41 10773 5654 4
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Marine59 6634 9446 9
Salvington55 8590 10464 8
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Selden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202520
February 202519
December 202422
November 202413
October 202418
September 202418
August 202426
July 202421
June 202426
May 202420

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
December 20249
November 202419
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20252
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Selden in May 2025

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

1. Farncombe Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Pages Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Brook Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Chatham Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broughham Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ten Acres (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Chester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Oakleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chesswood Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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