Crime Rate in Chichester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester West

The total recorded crimes in Chichester West, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester West crime rate of 4.76 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 West, encompassing approximately 11,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Chichester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Small Meadow with total crimes: 11
  • Newlands Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Barton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chichester West?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Chichester West reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 532 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chichester West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Chichester West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 405 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chichester West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chichester West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chichester West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Chichester West crimes were 532. The crime rate of Chichester West in 2024 was 47.81 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chichester West were around 405 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.40 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester West)CrimesRank (Chichester West)CrimesRank (Chichester West)
Chichester Central129 21,630 11,370 1
Chichester East140 11,509 2944 2
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202520
February 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202424
September 202411
August 202414
July 202418
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Chichester West in May 2025

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

1. Small Meadow (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Newlands Lane (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Barton Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other theft1
5. Bishop Luffa Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. St Christopher'S Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bell Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. West Way (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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