Crime Rate in Harbour Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour Villages

The total recorded crimes in Harbour Villages, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour Villages crime rate of 22.37 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 Harbour Villages, encompassing approximately 1,877 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Harbour Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnside with total crimes: 2
  • Critchfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harbour Villages?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Harbour Villages reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 548 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harbour Villages witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Harbour Villages had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 352 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Harbour Villages witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, Harbour Villages has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harbour Villages Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harbour Villages has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 22.37 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Harbour Villages crimes were 548. The crime rate of Harbour Villages in 2024 was 291.86 (year) or 24.32 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harbour Villages were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 187.47 (year) or 15.62 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)
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
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
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Harbour Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (24 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202512
February 20258
December 20249
November 202421
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247
July 202418
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247
July 202418
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations Harbour Villages in May 2025

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

1. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Barnside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Critchfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cuckoo Fields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. St Georges Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. The Meadows (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Smuggler'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shore Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Chidham Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kiln Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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