Crime Rate in Lavant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavant

The total recorded crimes in Lavant, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavant crime rate of 37.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lavant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oldwick Meadows with total crimes: 4
  • Roman Fields with total crimes: 3
  • Scant Road (East) 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lavant has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 37.07 ranking 17th 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.

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
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Lavant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lavant in March 2025

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

1. Oldwick Meadows (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Roman Fields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
3. Scant Road (East) (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Trundle Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Portal Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hayes Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Gaston Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Nicholas Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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