Crime Rate in Chichester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester East

The total recorded crimes in Chichester East, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester East crime rate of 7.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Chichester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 33
  • Westhampnett Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shamrock Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Chichester East has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 7.45 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester East)CrimesRank (Chichester East)CrimesRank (Chichester East)
Chichester Central129 21,630 11,370 1
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20255
February 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202530
February 202523
December 202424
November 202428
October 202420
September 202432
August 202419
July 202428
June 202462
May 202421

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202542
March 202535
February 202533
December 202434
November 202447
October 202437
September 202431
August 202440
July 202444
June 202480
May 202418

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202520
February 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 202416
September 202417
August 202421
July 202421
June 202448
May 202419

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Chichester East in May 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Westhampnett Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Shamrock Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gilmore Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Joys Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Story Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Portfield Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pound Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
9. Charles Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Morants Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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