Crime Rate in Chichester Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester Central

The total recorded crimes in Chichester Central, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester Central crime rate of 28.71 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (39.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Chichester Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • John Rennie Road with total crimes: 17
  • Cathedral Courtyard with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chichester Central has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 28.71 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)
Chichester East136 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North69 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere44 6583 4426 4
The Witterings58 4500 7362 9
Selsey South25 15437 10425 5
Harbour Villages26 14548 5352 10
Chichester West48 5532 6405 7
Chichester South40 8467 9420 6
Sidlesham with Selsey North41 7388 12289 11
Southbourne30 11474 8379 8
Loxwood39 9230 16258 12
Fernhurst31 10323 14255 13
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Chichester Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202514
December 202419
November 202433
October 202438
September 202437
August 202427
July 202435
June 202478
May 202426
April 202429

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 202416

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Chichester Central in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. John Rennie Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Cathedral Courtyard (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
4. East Street (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Canal Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cooper Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. West Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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