Crime Rate in Loxwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loxwood

The total recorded crimes in Loxwood, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loxwood crime rate of 101.33 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 Loxwood, encompassing approximately 384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Loxwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Green with total crimes: 17
  • Nicholsfield with total crimes: 3
  • Newpound with total crimes: 2

How safe is Loxwood?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Loxwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 230 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loxwood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Loxwood had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 258 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loxwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loxwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Loxwood has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 101.33 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Loxwood crimes were 230. The crime rate of Loxwood in 2024 was 597.56 (year) or 49.80 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loxwood were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 670.30 (year) or 55.86 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Loxwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 202413
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
December 202417
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Loxwood in March 2025

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

1. Nursery Green (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour17
2. Nicholsfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Newpound (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. A272 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. School Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Russett Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Plaistow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brewhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Burley Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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