Crime Rate in Lavant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavant

The total recorded crimes in Lavant, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavant crime rate of 26.48 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 Lavant, encompassing approximately 566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Lavant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaston Way with total crimes: 4
  • Scant Road (East) with total crimes: 2
  • Oldwick Meadows with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lavant?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Lavant demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 167 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lavant recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Lavant had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 90 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lavant recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lavant Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lavant has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 26.48 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Lavant crimes were 167. The crime rate of Lavant in 2024 was 294.79 (year) or 24.57 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lavant were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.87 (year) or 13.24 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavant)CrimesRank (Lavant)CrimesRank (Lavant)
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
Fittleworth17 18145 20113 18
Harting11 21134 21105 19
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Lavant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20253
February 20257
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 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

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
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lavant in July 2025

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

1. Gaston Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
2. Scant Road (East) (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oldwick Meadows (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Heron Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Bleaches Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Downs Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Common Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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