Selsey North and South vs Sidlesham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Selsey North and South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Sidlesham Sussex Police

      Selsey North and South vs Sidlesham Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Selsey North and South
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Sidlesham
      Sussex Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selsey North and South
      B Sidlesham
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      649
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      695
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsey North and South
      B Sidlesham
      Violent Crime
      226 ↓16%
      28 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      189 ↑36%
      34 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓57%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑37%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      1
      Public Order
      59 ↑5%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selsey North and South safer than Sidlesham?

      Selsey North and South has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 649 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidlesham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Sidlesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selsey North and South vs Sidlesham?

      Selsey North and South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidlesham shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selsey North and South and Sidlesham?

      In Selsey North and South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Sidlesham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selsey North and South and Sidlesham?

      Selsey North and South recorded 189 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidlesham recorded 34. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Selsey North and South vs Sidlesham?

      Violent crime in Selsey North and South totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Sidlesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selsey North and South and Sidlesham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsey North and South recorded 695 crimes (now 649, a change of -6.6%). Sidlesham recorded 89 crimes previously (now 88, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsey North and South and Sidlesham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Selsey North and South has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Sidlesham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selsey North and South and Sidlesham?

      Selsey North and South falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sidlesham is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Selsey North and South and Sidlesham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Selsey North and South or Sidlesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsey North and South and Sidlesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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