Crime Rate in Fittleworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fittleworth

The total recorded crimes in Fittleworth, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fittleworth crime rate of 217.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fittleworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Harrows with total crimes: 4
  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Chichester.

    • 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 areas in the Chichester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fittleworth has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 217.70 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fittleworth)CrimesRank (Fittleworth)CrimesRank (Fittleworth)
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
Fernhurst15 18323 14255 13
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Fittleworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
March 20255
February 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
December 20241
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. The Harrows (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Willett Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Greenfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Padwicks Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. School Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bury Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Arundel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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