Crime Rate in Chichester South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester South

The total recorded crimes in Chichester South, Chichester, UK in February 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester South crime rate of 2.13 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 South, encompassing approximately 15,049 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Chichester South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martlet Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chichester South?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Chichester South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 467 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Chichester South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 420 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chichester South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, Chichester South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chichester South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chichester South crimes were 467. The crime rate of Chichester South in 2024 was 31.03 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester South were around 420 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.91 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chichester South)CrimesRank (Chichester South)CrimesRank (Chichester South)
Chichester CentralNA NA1,630 11,370 1
Chichester EastNA NA1,509 2944 2
Chichester NorthNA NA834 3502 3
North Mundham & TangmereNA NA583 4426 4
Selsey SouthNA NA437 10425 5
Harbour VillagesNA NA548 5352 10
Chichester WestNA NA532 6405 7
The WitteringsNA NA500 7362 9
SouthbourneNA NA474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey NorthNA NA388 12289 11
GoodwoodNA NA411 11240 15
LoxwoodNA NA230 16258 12
FernhurstNA NA323 14255 13
MidhurstNA NA354 13248 14
WestbourneNA NA267 15169 17
PetworthNA NA164 18177 16
LavantNA NA167 1790 21
FittleworthNA NA145 20113 18
HartingNA NA134 21105 19
EasebourneNA NA154 1998 20

Chichester South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20258
November 202510
October 202511
September 20257
August 202510
July 202516
June 202511
May 202516
April 202516
March 202519
February 202510

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
December 20254
November 20255
October 202511
September 20258
August 202520
July 202513
June 202519
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Chichester South in February 2026

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

1. Martlet Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsham Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Royal Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Liberator Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Whyke Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Peter Weston Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cory Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Phoenix Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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