Selsey Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Selsey's December 2023 crime profile, accounting for 38.6% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 39% below the UK average, reflecting the area's generally low levels of violent crime. The second most common category was shoplifting, which at 0.6 per 1,000 residents is 22% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the local retail environment and seasonal shopping activity. Public order offences also showed a marked presence, with their rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents slightly exceeding the UK average. December's unique seasonal context—characterised by extended evenings, holiday preparations, and the absence of some residents during the festive period—likely contributes to patterns observed in both violent and property crime. The area's overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 44.4% below the UK average, a position that suggests effective community policing or strong social cohesion. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and drugs-related offences highlights areas requiring targeted interventions. These trends must be interpreted within the broader context of Selsey's character as a coastal built-up area within Chichester, where tourism, seasonal fluctuations, and the proximity to larger urban centres may influence crime patterns. The low burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents further reinforces the area's relative safety, though the absence of a significant drop in shoplifting suggests ongoing challenges in retail crime prevention.

December 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 300% compared to the previous month, rising from one to four incidents. This spike may partly explain the increased focus on public order offences, which also rose by 150%. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both declined, with burglary falling by 50% and criminal damage dropping by 25%. The area's violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 39% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a stark contrast to shoplifting rates, which are 22% higher than the national average. These disparities highlight the unique challenges and strengths of Selsey's crime profile, with property crime remaining relatively low despite seasonal pressures.

Selsey's December 2023 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This small but consistent decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in December, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 248 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 10,891, the scale of crime remains minimal, though the distribution across categories reveals nuanced patterns. The population context underscores that even small shifts in crime types can have local significance, particularly when considering the area's seasonal dynamics and community size.