Crime Rate in Chichester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester

The total recorded crimes in Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 933 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chichester, encompassing approximately 124,071 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (270) incidents (-2.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (-11.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Chichester Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Road with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Round Piece Lane with total crimes: 12

Chichester Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Chichester?

To understand the safety of Chichester, we need to analyze Chichester crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Chichester has recorded 10,251 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.62 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 201 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,627 crimes with a crime rate of 61.47, ranking it 281 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Chichester demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 10251 crimes compared to 11987.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chichester had fewer crimes than the West Sussex average, with 7,627 crimes compared to 9,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Chichester witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Chichester is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Chichester has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chichester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chichester East (140 crimes), and the safest, Harting (12 crimes), is 128 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Chichester.

Similarly, the area of College Lane & Oaklands (197 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fernhurst & Northchapel (14 crimes), with a difference of 183 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Chichester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chichester East140
Chichester Central129
Chichester North70
North Mundham & Tangmere61
The Witterings57

Safest Wards:

Midhurst24
Fernhurst15
Easebourne13
Lavant13
Harting12

Most Dangerous Areas:

College Lane & Oaklands197
Central Chichester191
Tangmere, Mundham & Hunston78
Selsey74
Wittering & Birdham68

Safest Areas:

Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney29
Midhurst & Cocking29
Ifold & Wisborough Green26
Milland & South Harting22
Fernhurst & Northchapel14

Chichester Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chichester has recorded 933 crimes with crime rate of 7.52 ranking 182th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Chichester crimes were 10,251. The crime rate of Chichester in 2024 was 82.62 (year) or 6.89 (month) ranking it 201 danzarous in the UK. Chichester ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester were around 7,627 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.47 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 281 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Chichester ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Chichester

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham876 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex911 611,177 68,190 6
Arun1,408 415,518 411,814 4
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing947 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,480 117,977 113,941 1

Chichester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (270 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (277 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (196 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 208 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 149 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 215 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (264 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (141 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (262 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (185 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 282 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202512
February 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202527
March 202530
February 202530
December 202423
November 202436
October 202435
September 202433
August 202428
July 202440

A total of 439 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202533
March 202530
February 202543
December 202434
November 202444
October 202438
September 202454
August 202444
July 202472

A total of 1570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 157.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025196
March 2025174
February 2025149
December 2024111
November 2024107
October 2024141
September 2024135
August 2024185
July 2024198

A total of 816 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 2025102
March 202585
February 202570
December 202464
November 202486
October 202472
September 2024100
August 202473
July 202474

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202525
February 20255
December 202415
November 202414
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202529
February 202513
December 202419
November 202411
October 202421
September 202414
August 202410
July 202419

A total of 543 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202548
March 202572
February 202548
December 202445
November 202452
October 202444
September 202453
August 202458
July 202462

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 2579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 257.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025270
April 2025277
March 2025285
February 2025208
December 2024215
November 2024260
October 2024264
September 2024256
August 2024262
July 2024282

A total of 734 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202584
March 202557
February 202567
December 202465
November 202471
October 202482
September 202459
August 202475
July 202488

A total of 620 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202567
March 202576
February 202553
December 202450
November 202433
October 202452
September 202452
August 202481
July 202468

High Crime Locations Chichester in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chichester postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Round Piece Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Westhampnett Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
5. East Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
6. Cathedral Courtyard (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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