WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Selden, Worthing

Comprehensive safety analysis for Selden, localized within Worthing.

Total Crimes

51
trending_down -33.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

66.14per 1k
trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,421

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences16
Anti-social Behaviour10
Shoplifting6
Vehicle Crime5
Public Order5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Drug Offences1
Burglary1
Other Crime1
Weapons Possession1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6Violence and sexual offences: 2
8
On or near Chesswood Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
7
On or near Lyndhurst Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near The Esplanade Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Farncombe Road Map
Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Selden Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Meadow Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Cottenham Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Ham Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Pendine Avenue Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in Worthing

City Average

83.64per 1k

Local Policing

Selden

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Antisocial Driving

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.

We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.

We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Antisocial Behaviour

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

Patrols in areas where ASB has been reported will continue

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL6

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

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Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Outside Morrisons (Newlands Road, Worthing)

AUG5

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

meeting

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Outside Morrisons (Newlands Road, Worthing)

SEP7

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

meeting

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Outside Morrisons (Newlands Road, Worthing)

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