Selsey Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Selsey’s August 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.4% decline from the UK average, reflecting a safer-than-average profile for the built-up area within Chichester. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.9% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the latter categories showing marked discrepancies from national trends. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average (12% higher), may be influenced by local factors such as seasonal tourism, which often brings transient populations to coastal areas. Anti-social behaviour, also above the UK average, could be linked to increased foot traffic during the summer months. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime were significantly below UK averages (6% and 78% lower, respectively), due to heightened community awareness or targeted policing efforts. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—introduces variables such as empty homes and transient visitors, which might typically raise burglary risks. However, Selsey’s burglary rate fell by 50% compared to July, indicating that local measures may be mitigating these risks. The data illustrates a community where violent and anti-social crimes persist, but property-related offences remain low, a contrast that warrants further exploration into local strategies and demographics.

August 2024 saw a notable 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 0 to 3, a jump that outpaces the UK average by 200%. Similarly, theft from the person doubled, moving from 0 to 1, though this category remains 38% below the UK average. Violent crimes rose by 6.5%, with 33 incidents recorded, placing the area 12% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, burglary cases fell by 50%, dropping from 6 to 3, a decrease that aligns with the UK average. Public order offences also declined by 30%, from 10 to 7, though this category remains 5% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a mixed picture, where targeted crime types like robbery are surging, while others—particularly property-related—show marked declines. For residents, the rise in robbery underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas, particularly during the peak holiday season.

Selsey's crime rate in August 2024 fell by 13.5% compared to July 2024, dropping from 8.2 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area 13.4% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the region. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while local-specific, offers context for residents assessing routine safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects a relatively low frequency compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective shows that Selsey's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with violent crime rates slightly above the national level but property crimes significantly lower. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or targeted policing—may be influencing outcomes, though further data would be needed to confirm these patterns.