Crime Rate in Fittleworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fittleworth

The total recorded crimes in Fittleworth, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fittleworth crime rate of 84.27 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 Fittleworth, encompassing approximately 142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fittleworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Tegleaze Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Fittleworth?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Fittleworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 145 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fittleworth recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fittleworth had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 113 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fittleworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fittleworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fittleworth has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 84.27 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Fittleworth crimes were 145. The crime rate of Fittleworth in 2024 was 1018.26 (year) or 84.85 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fittleworth were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 793.54 (year) or 66.13 (month) ranking 18 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
Fernhurst31 10323 14255 13
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Fittleworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Fittleworth in March 2025

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

1. Bury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Tegleaze Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. The Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Coates Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Birch Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bury Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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