Crime Rate in Chichester North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester North

The total recorded crimes in Chichester North, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester North crime rate of 5.14 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 North, encompassing approximately 17,693 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
Chichester North Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Street with total crimes: 19
  • North Street with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chichester North?

To understand the safety of Chichester North, we need to analyze Chichester North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Chichester North reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 834 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Chichester North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 502 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chichester North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, Chichester North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chichester North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chichester North has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Chichester North crimes were 834. The crime rate of Chichester North in 2024 was 47.14 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester North were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.37 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester North)CrimesRank (Chichester North)CrimesRank (Chichester North)
Chichester Central139 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East128 21,509 2944 2
North Mundham & Tangmere61 5583 4426 4
The Witterings65 4500 7362 9
Selsey South51 8437 10425 5
Harbour Villages45 10548 5352 10
Chichester South45 11467 9420 6
Chichester West50 9532 6405 7
Goodwood57 6411 11240 15
Sidlesham with Selsey North55 7388 12289 11
Southbourne30 13474 8379 8
Loxwood24 16230 16258 12
Midhurst37 12354 13248 14
Fernhurst25 15323 14255 13
Petworth27 14164 18177 16
Westbourne20 17267 15169 17
Lavant15 20167 1790 21
Fittleworth17 18145 20113 18
Harting11 21134 21105 19
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Chichester North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202515
April 202519
March 202516
February 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 202510
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202518
April 202518
March 202520
February 202518
December 202414
November 202416
October 202429
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202512
April 202520
March 202514
February 202516
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20255
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chichester North in July 2025

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

1. St Martin'S Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. North Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1
3. Priory Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. William Penn Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St Peter'S (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. St Mary'S Garden (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. North Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Longley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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