Crime Rate in Harting: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harting

The total recorded crimes in Harting, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harting crime rate of 105.47 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 Harting, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harting Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bugshill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hugo Platt with total crimes: 2
  • Elsted Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Harting?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Harting demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 134 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harting recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Harting had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 105 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harting recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harting Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harting has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 105.47 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Harting crimes were 134. The crime rate of Harting in 2024 was 1284.76 (year) or 107.06 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harting were around 105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1006.71 (year) or 83.89 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harting)CrimesRank (Harting)CrimesRank (Harting)
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
Goodwood57 6411 11240 15
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
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Harting 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 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20258
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

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June 20251

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

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June 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20253
November 20243
September 20241

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

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April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Harting in July 2025

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

1. Bugshill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hugo Platt (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elsted Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Garbitts Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Red House Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Garbitts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cumber'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Terwick Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elsted Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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