Crime Rate in Goodwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goodwood

The total recorded crimes in Goodwood, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goodwood crime rate of 284.43 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 Goodwood, encompassing approximately 200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Goodwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sadlers with total crimes: 13
  • Old Broyle Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Goodwood?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Goodwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 411 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Goodwood had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 240 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goodwood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goodwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goodwood has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 284.43 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Goodwood crimes were 411. The crime rate of Goodwood in 2024 was 2050.90 (year) or 170.91 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goodwood were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1197.60 (year) or 99.80 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goodwood)CrimesRank (Goodwood)CrimesRank (Goodwood)
Chichester Central139 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East128 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North91 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 5583 4426 4
The Witterings65 4500 7362 9
Selsey South51 8437 10425 5
Harbour Villages45 10548 5352 10
Chichester South45 11467 9420 6
Chichester West50 9532 6405 7
Sidlesham with Selsey North55 7388 12289 11
Southbourne30 13474 8379 8
Loxwood24 16230 16258 12
Midhurst37 12354 13248 14
Fernhurst25 15323 14255 13
Petworth27 14164 18177 16
Westbourne20 17267 15169 17
Lavant15 20167 1790 21
Fittleworth17 18145 20113 18
Harting11 21134 21105 19
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Goodwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
October 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202531
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Goodwood in July 2025

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

1. The Sadlers (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Old Broyle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Priory Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Chichester Airfield (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. New Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Race Track (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Two Barns Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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