Crime Rate in Goodwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goodwood

The total recorded crimes in Goodwood, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goodwood crime rate of 144.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goodwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Augustus Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Sadlers with total crimes: 3
  • Burgess Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Goodwood has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 144.71 ranking 12th 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.

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
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

Goodwood 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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420
July 202414
June 202458
May 20245
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Goodwood in March 2025

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

1. Augustus Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Sadlers (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Burgess Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oakford Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Abbotts Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Arundell Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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