Crime Rate in Loxwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loxwood

The total recorded crimes in Loxwood, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loxwood crime rate of 62.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Loxwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newpound with total crimes: 4
  • A272 with total crimes: 3
  • Russett Place 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 areas in the Chichester.

    • 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 areas in the Chichester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Loxwood has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 62.35 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loxwood)CrimesRank (Loxwood)CrimesRank (Loxwood)
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
Midhurst37 12354 13248 14
Fernhurst25 15323 14255 13
Petworth27 14164 18177 16
Westbourne20 17267 15169 17
Lavant15 20167 1790 21
Fittleworth17 18145 20113 18
Harting11 21134 21105 19
Easebourne16 19154 1998 20

Loxwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 202522
February 202515
December 202417
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
November 202413
September 20244
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 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 July 2025

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

1. Newpound (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. A272 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Russett Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Plaistow Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. School Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Skiff Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brewhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nursery Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nicholsfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pond Copse Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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