Crime Rate in Harbour Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour Villages

The total recorded crimes in Harbour Villages, Chichester, UK in February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour Villages crime rate of 19.17 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Harbour Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockbridge Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Old Bridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Stanbury Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)CrimesRank (Harbour Villages)
Chichester CentralNA NA1,630 11,370 1
Chichester EastNA NA1,509 2944 2
Chichester NorthNA NA834 3502 3
North Mundham & TangmereNA NA583 4426 4
Selsey SouthNA NA437 10425 5
Chichester SouthNA NA467 9420 6
Chichester WestNA NA532 6405 7
The WitteringsNA NA500 7362 9
SouthbourneNA NA474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey NorthNA NA388 12289 11
GoodwoodNA NA411 11240 15
LoxwoodNA NA230 16258 12
FernhurstNA NA323 14255 13
MidhurstNA NA354 13248 14
WestbourneNA NA267 15169 17
PetworthNA NA164 18177 16
LavantNA NA167 1790 21
FittleworthNA NA145 20113 18
HartingNA NA134 21105 19
EasebourneNA NA154 1998 20

Harbour Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 202512
August 202516
July 202513
June 202515
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20258
November 20255
October 202513
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
December 202514
November 202515
October 202517
September 202514
August 202513
July 202516
June 202516
May 202514
April 202519
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20257
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Harbour Villages in February 2026

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

1. Stockbridge Mews (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Old Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stanbury Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elm Park (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. St Georges Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Westward Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bosham Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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