Crime Rate in Fernhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhurst

The total recorded crimes in Fernhurst, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhurst crime rate of 23.93 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 Fernhurst, encompassing approximately 626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Fernhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shottermill Road with total crimes: 1
  • Homelands Copse with total crimes: 1
  • Verdley Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Fernhurst?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Fernhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 323 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fernhurst recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Fernhurst had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 255 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fernhurst recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fernhurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fernhurst has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 23.93 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Fernhurst crimes were 323. The crime rate of Fernhurst in 2024 was 515.40 (year) or 42.95 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fernhurst were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 406.89 (year) or 33.91 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fernhurst)CrimesRank (Fernhurst)CrimesRank (Fernhurst)
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
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
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Fernhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 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 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fernhurst in May 2025

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

1. Shottermill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Homelands Copse (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Verdley Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Palings Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cherrylands Close (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
6. Vann Bridge Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upper School Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sturt Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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