Crime Rate in Chichester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester

The total recorded crimes in Chichester, Chichester in December 2024 are around 660 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester crime rate of 5.32 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 Dec were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (3.74% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (65) incidents (-8.45% decrease)
Chichester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 24
  • Shamrock Close with total crimes: 16
  • Nursery Green with total crimes: 16

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 Statstics

In December 2024 the Chichester has recorded 660 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 ranking 247th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityDecember 202420242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham660 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex733 611,177 68,190 6
Arun1,055 415,518 411,814 4
Adur423 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing969 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,152 117,977 113,941 1

Chichester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (508 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 434 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202445
November 202452
October 202444
September 202453
August 202458
July 202462
June 2024120

A total of 2047 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 292.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 2024215
November 2024260
October 2024264
September 2024256
August 2024262
July 2024282
June 2024508

A total of 568 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 81.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202465
November 202471
October 202482
September 202459
August 202475
July 202488
June 2024128

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 66.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202450
November 202433
October 202452
September 202452
August 202481
July 202468
June 2024132

A total of 261 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202423
November 202436
October 202435
September 202433
August 202428
July 202440
June 202466

A total of 603 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 86.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202464
November 202486
October 202472
September 2024100
August 202473
July 202474
June 2024134

A total of 412 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 58.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202434
November 202444
October 202438
September 202454
August 202444
July 202472
June 2024126

A total of 1145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 163.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 2024111
November 2024107
October 2024141
September 2024135
August 2024185
July 2024198
June 2024268

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202419
November 202411
October 202421
September 202414
August 202410
July 202419
June 202424

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202415
November 202414
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420
June 202416

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412

High Crime Locations Chichester in December 2024

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shamrock Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
3. Nursery Green (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour16
4. East Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Martin'S Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Public order1
Other theft1

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