Crime Rate in Chichester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester East

The total recorded crimes in Chichester East, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester East crime rate of 6.81 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 East, encompassing approximately 18,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Chichester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 29
  • Westhampnett Road with total crimes: 19
  • Shamrock Close with total crimes: 10

How safe is Chichester East?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Chichester East reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 1,509 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Chichester East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 944 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chichester East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chichester East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chichester East has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Chichester East crimes were 1,509. The crime rate of Chichester East in 2024 was 80.30 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester East were around 944 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.24 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester East)CrimesRank (Chichester East)CrimesRank (Chichester East)
Chichester Central139 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester North91 3834 3502 3
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202530
May 202533
April 202538
March 202530
February 202523
December 202424
November 202428
October 202420
September 202432
August 202419

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202549
May 202536
April 202542
March 202535
February 202533
December 202434
November 202447
October 202437
September 202431
August 202440

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202523
April 202522
March 202520
February 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 202416
September 202417
August 202421

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202516
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 202512
March 20255
February 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Chichester East in July 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting22
Public order3
Robbery3
Other theft1
2. Westhampnett Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shamrock Close (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cornflower Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Douglas Martin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. St James' Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Guilden Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bradshaw Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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