Crime Rate in Chichester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chichester West

The total recorded crimes in Chichester West, Chichester, UK in February 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chichester West crime rate of 3.42 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Chichester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bishop Luffa Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Christopher'S Close with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chichester West)CrimesRank (Chichester West)CrimesRank (Chichester West)
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 SouthNA NA467 9420 6
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2025 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 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20259
November 202515
October 20256
September 20253
August 202510
July 202511
June 20259
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
December 20259
November 202517
October 20255
September 202511
August 202515
July 202520
June 202519
May 202517
April 202517
March 202520
February 202512

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20253
July 20253
February 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 202511
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20254
September 202511
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20251
August 20251
June 20257
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

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

MonthCount
November 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Chichester West in February 2026

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

1. Newlands Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Bishop Luffa Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. St Christopher'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Small Meadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Carleton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Barlow Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Oliver Whitby Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Sherlock Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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