Crime Rate in Lavant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavant

The total recorded crimes in Lavant, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavant crime rate of 22.95 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lavant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newells Lane with total crimes: 4
  • West Ashling Road with total crimes: 1
  • Roman Fields with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Lavant has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 22.95 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavant)CrimesRank (Lavant)CrimesRank (Lavant)
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
Harbour Villages42 8548 5352 10
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
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Lavant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order 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 (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20257
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

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

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lavant in May 2025

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

1. Newells Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Ashling Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Roman Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Oldwick Meadows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Heron Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Gaston Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Weston Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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