Selsey Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Selsey's crime rate in September 2025 stands at 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 23% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4. This built-up area within Chichester exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. Anti-social behaviour dominates the crime profile, comprising 37.1% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (33.9%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). The seasonal context of September—when university freshers arrive and nights draw in—may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which is 79% above the UK average for this category. While violent crime rates in Selsey are 26% below the national average, the area's anti-social behaviour figures suggest a unique challenge requiring targeted community engagement. The low levels of burglary (64% below UK average) and shoplifting (84% below UK average) align with the area's relatively low foot traffic and retail density compared to larger urban centres. These patterns reflect Selsey's character as a smaller, coastal commuter town with limited commercial activity outside peak tourist seasons.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Selsey's crime mix, with anti-social behaviour remaining the most prevalent category. The most significant change was a 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 0 to 2 reports, a category that includes nuisance calls and disorderly conduct. Theft from the person also doubled, with one reported incident—though this remains well below the UK average for the category. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, from 9 to 3, potentially linked to the transition from summer's extended evenings to shorter autumn nights. Burglary and shoplifting both declined by 66.7%, with burglary dropping from 3 to 1 and shoplifting from 3 to 1. These reductions may reflect heightened community vigilance during the quieter pre-holiday period. Selsey's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, a contrast to its elevated anti-social behaviour rates. Residents may find the 44% UK deficit in public order offences particularly relevant, as this category often involves alcohol-related disputes in local pubs and public spaces.

Selsey's September 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 28% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.9, marking a significant improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 176 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, reflecting Selsey's smaller population and lower overall crime levels. The contrast with national statistics is most pronounced in categories like burglary and shoplifting, where Selsey's rates are 64% and 84% below the UK average respectively. These disparities highlight the area's unique characteristics: its compact size limits opportunities for property crime, while its coastal location and limited commercial density reduce shoplifting risks. The 23% UK deficit in overall crime rate underscores Selsey's position as one of the safer built-up areas in England, though the elevated anti-social behaviour rate suggests targeted interventions may still be needed to address local challenges.