Crime Rate in Fernhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhurst

The total recorded crimes in Fernhurst, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhurst crime rate of 49.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Fernhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 10
  • Crossfield with total crimes: 7
  • Wey Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fernhurst has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 49.47 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)
Chichester Central167 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East136 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North69 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere44 6583 4426 4
The Witterings58 4500 7362 9
Selsey South25 15437 10425 5
Harbour Villages26 14548 5352 10
Chichester West48 5532 6405 7
Chichester South40 8467 9420 6
Sidlesham with Selsey North41 7388 12289 11
Southbourne30 11474 8379 8
Loxwood39 9230 16258 12
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Fernhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Fernhurst in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Crossfield (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wey Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bell Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Chilcroft Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Square Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Haslemere Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Vann Bridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Oaks Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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