Crime Rate in Chichester Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester Central

The total recorded crimes in Chichester Central, Chichester, UK in December 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester Central crime rate of 20.28 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 Dec were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Chichester Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Cooper Street with total crimes: 15
  • East Street with total crimes: 9

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 December 2025 the Chichester Central has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 20.28 ranking 1th 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.

AreaDecember 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester Central)CrimesRank (Chichester Central)CrimesRank (Chichester Central)
Chichester East105 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North79 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere36 6583 4426 4
Southbourne49 4474 8379 8
Selsey South29 10437 10425 5
Harbour Villages37 5548 5352 10
Chichester South21 13467 9420 6
Chichester West33 7532 6405 7
The Witterings33 9500 7362 9
Sidlesham with Selsey North33 8388 12289 11
Goodwood25 11411 11240 15
Loxwood17 14230 16258 12
Fernhurst23 12323 14255 13
Midhurst17 15354 13248 14
Westbourne11 17267 15169 17
Petworth11 18164 18177 16
Easebourne14 16154 1998 20
Lavant10 19167 1790 21
Fittleworth5 21145 20113 18
Harting7 20134 21105 19

Chichester Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20255
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202513
November 202515
October 202517
September 202518
August 202516
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 202518
February 20257

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202525
November 202536
October 202536
September 202537
August 202540
July 202520
June 202541
May 202526
April 202536
March 202538
February 202514

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202524
November 202542
October 202542
September 202526
August 202532
July 202554
June 202540
May 202522
April 202532
March 202546
February 202533

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20253
October 20256
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202512
November 202522
October 202520
September 202520
August 202516
July 202510
June 202519
May 202532
April 202517
March 202516
February 202514

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20255
October 20258
September 20253
August 202511
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20258
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20259
November 202519
October 20258
September 202510
August 202513
July 202512
June 20257
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20255
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254

High Crime Locations Chichester Central in December 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Cooper Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. East Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Deanery Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Cathedral Courtyard (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
6. West Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Crane Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Bank (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. John Rennie Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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