Crime Rate in Chichester Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester Central

The total recorded crimes in Chichester Central, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester Central crime rate of 22.17 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 Central, encompassing approximately 5,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Chichester Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • East Street with total crimes: 13
  • Cathedral Courtyard with total crimes: 12

How safe is Chichester Central?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Chichester Central reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 1,630 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Chichester Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 1,370 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chichester Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chichester Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chichester Central has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 22.17 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Chichester Central crimes were 1,630. The crime rate of Chichester Central in 2024 was 280.18 (year) or 23.35 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester Central were around 1,370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 235.49 (year) or 19.62 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester Central)CrimesRank (Chichester Central)CrimesRank (Chichester Central)
Chichester East140 11,509 2944 2
Chichester North70 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 4583 4426 4
Selsey South50 7437 10425 5
Harbour Villages42 8548 5352 10
The Witterings57 5500 7362 9
Chichester South38 9467 9420 6
Chichester West53 6532 6405 7
Southbourne36 10474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey North35 11388 12289 11
Goodwood28 15411 11240 15
Loxwood30 14230 16258 12
Westbourne31 12267 15169 17
Fernhurst15 18323 14255 13
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Chichester Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202518
February 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202546
February 202533
December 202419
November 202419
October 202419
September 202423
August 202421
July 202423
June 202446
May 202430

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202536
March 202538
February 202514
December 202419
November 202433
October 202438
September 202437
August 202427
July 202435
June 202478
May 202426

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202517
March 202516
February 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 202427
September 202431
August 202420
July 202418
June 202434
May 202423

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Chichester Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. East Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Cathedral Courtyard (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Deanery Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Cooper Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. John Rennie Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. West Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Terminus Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Bartholomews Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canal Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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