Selsey Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Selsey's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former dominating at 21 incidents compared to 13 property-related offences. This pattern, which places the area 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, suggests a unique local dynamic. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42% of all recorded incidents—a figure that is 24% lower than the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime may be linked to the area's character as a coastal built-up area within Chichester, where seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours may contribute to concentrated incidents. Property crimes, while lower in absolute terms, still accounted for a significant share, with burglary and other thefts making up 18% of total crimes. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as shoplifting and criminal damage both saw notable declines. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour raises questions about underlying social or environmental factors that may need closer attention. The overall crime rate remains low compared to national averages, indicating that Selsey's environment, while not immune to crime, is relatively safe for its population of 10,891 residents.

January 2025 saw a 450% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from two to 11 incidents—a dramatic shift that may reflect post-holiday tensions or changes in local dynamics. This spike was accompanied by a 200% increase in other thefts, suggesting a broader trend in property-related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, consistent with post-holiday lulls in retail activity. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, with 21 incidents recorded—24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Burglary cases doubled from zero to three, matching the UK average. The 61% drop in criminal damage and arson, and the 68% decline in shoplifting, suggest that seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic and colder weather may have suppressed certain crime types. These fluctuations highlight the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly as anti-social behaviour rises sharply compared to previous months.

Selsey's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% decline from the previous month's 5.1 rate. This drop aligns with seasonal trends, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day—a figure that, while small in absolute terms, reflects the community's low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 218 residents highlights the relatively safe environment in Selsey. This is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where residents face a crime rate 35.2% higher. The population context further underscores that even with 50 crimes recorded, the scale of the issue remains proportionally minor for a community of just over 10,000 people. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, or geographical isolation—may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels compared to more densely populated areas.