Crime in Selhurst: statistics, rates and trends

1,729 crimes were recorded in Selhurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 585 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selhurst has the 488th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Selhurst was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,527). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selhurst over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.

The largest increases were in public order (+38%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in other theft (-31%) and shoplifting (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Selhurst

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selhurst recorded 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Selhurst

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selhurst recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Selhurst

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selhurst recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Selhurst

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selhurst recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Selhurst

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selhurst recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Selhurst

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selhurst recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Selhurst

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selhurst recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Selhurst

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selhurst recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Selhurst

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selhurst recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Selhurst

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selhurst recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Selhurst

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selhurst recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Selhurst

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selhurst recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Selhurst

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selhurst recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Selhurst

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selhurst recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selhurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selhurst.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Selhurst over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selhurst over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Selhurst has an estimated population of 11,992. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selhurst sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Selhurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.