Selsey Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Selsey's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.4% below the UK average of 7.6. This marked improvement is consistent with the area's character as a small, built-up community within Chichester, where lower population density and stronger social cohesion may contribute to reduced crime levels. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.9% of all incidents (15 cases), followed by public order (14.9%) and other theft (14.9%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and minor public disturbances remain the primary concerns, though both categories are significantly below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced patterns, with extended evenings affecting public order incidents. Anti-social behaviour rates were 42% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area's community-oriented environment. The crime profile also shows a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes, with 16 property-related incidents and 15 violent crimes reported. This balance may be attributed to Selsey's mix of residential and retail areas, where both types of crime are present but at lower rates than the national average. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the specific distribution of crime types, illustrates a community where local initiatives and environmental factors likely play a role in maintaining safety.

March 2023 saw Selsey's violence and sexual offences rate at 1.4 per 1,000, a stark 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This marked reduction, consistent with Selsey's broader trend of being 43.4% below the UK average overall, suggests effective community engagement or targeted policing efforts. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour incidents were 42% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population and more cohesive social fabric. Shoplifting and burglary rates were both 39% and 9% below UK averages respectively, indicating that retail and residential areas in Selsey may have lower exposure to these specific crimes. While property crimes (16) and violent crimes (15) were roughly balanced, the significantly lower rates in both categories compared to the UK average highlight Selsey's distinct crime profile. For residents, the 49% reduction in violence and sexual offences is a key indicator of improved safety in the area.

Selsey's crime rate in March 2023 remained lower than the UK average, with 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.6. This consistent performance is reflected in the daily crime count, which averaged two incidents per day across the 31-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 232 residents, illustrating a low-frequency pattern that aligns with Selsey's character as a relatively small, built-up area within Chichester. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these figures: with 10,891 residents, the area's crime profile suggests a strong community presence and possibly effective local policing. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure metric offers a broader view of how often residents encounter crime in their daily lives, which in this case remains infrequent. This consistency with past months highlights a stable, low-crime environment that contrasts with larger urban centres where crime rates tend to fluctuate more sharply.