Total Crime Rate
330.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Medmerry area has the highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Selsey South , and the 8th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Medmerry (PO20 9BJ) in the last 12 months was 330.4 per 1,000 residents and was 359.0% higher than the Selsey South average (72.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 68 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 80 (≈ 175.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Medmerry (PO20 9BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandy Point Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Selsey South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandy Point Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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