Crime Rate in Harting: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harting

The total recorded crimes in Harting, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harting crime rate of 57.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harting Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumber'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Coombe Road with total crimes: 1
  • Warren Side 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harting has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 57.53 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.

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
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Harting Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Harting in March 2025

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

1. Cumber'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Coombe Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Warren Side (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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