Crime in Selsey: statistics, rates and trends
774 crimes were recorded in Selsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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774 crimes were recorded in Selsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 273 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Selsey has the 781st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selsey | Chichester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 774 | 10,241 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,974 | 128,934 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selsey was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,000 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (598). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 774 | 70.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 64.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 753 | 68.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 737 | 67.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 739 | 67.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,000 | 91.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 750 | 68.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 598 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 623 | 56.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selsey 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+55%) and criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 273 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 20.7 | 1.35 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 8.7 | 1.28 | +42% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -5% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +50% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -41% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -9% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selsey recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selsey recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selsey recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selsey recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selsey recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selsey recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selsey recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selsey recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selsey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selsey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selsey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selsey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selsey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Selsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selsey recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Selsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selsey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wittering | 356 | 50.8 | -28% |
| Bognor Regis | 7,017 | 101.9 | +44% |
| Chichester | 5,403 | 155.7 | +121% |
| South Hayling | 1,137 | 70.1 | -1% |
| Barnham (Arun) | 564 | 61.1 | -13% |
| Yapton | 772 | 102.1 | +45% |
| Emsworth | 670 | 53.9 | -24% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,243 | 101.9 | +44% |
2 areas within Selsey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Selsey South had the highest rate (74.0 per 1,000) and Sidlesham with Selsey North the lowest (68.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsey South | Neighbourhood | 5,754 | 426 | 74.0 |
| Sidlesham with Selsey North | Neighbourhood | 6,622 | 456 | 68.9 |
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 Selsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Round Piece Lane | 48 |
| On or near Netherton Close | 46 |
| On or near St George'S Close | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Mayridge | 28 |
| On or near Tranquillity Way | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Hunnisett Close | 22 |
| On or near Mountwood Road | 21 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selsey 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 227 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 27.0% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Selsey has an estimated population of 10,974. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selsey sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Selsey a safe place to live?
Selsey recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Selsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Selsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selsey was up 9% on the year before: 774 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selsey?
Selsey is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Selsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.