Crime Rate in Loxwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loxwood

The total recorded crimes in Loxwood, Chichester, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loxwood crime rate of 54.56 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Loxwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ashfield with total crimes: 4
  • Valentines Lea 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Loxwood)CrimesRank (Loxwood)CrimesRank (Loxwood)
Chichester CentralNA NA1,630 11,370 1
Chichester EastNA NA1,509 2944 2
Chichester NorthNA NA834 3502 3
North Mundham & TangmereNA NA583 4426 4
Selsey SouthNA NA437 10425 5
Harbour VillagesNA NA548 5352 10
Chichester SouthNA NA467 9420 6
Chichester WestNA NA532 6405 7
The WitteringsNA NA500 7362 9
SouthbourneNA NA474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey NorthNA NA388 12289 11
GoodwoodNA NA411 11240 15
FernhurstNA NA323 14255 13
MidhurstNA NA354 13248 14
WestbourneNA NA267 15169 17
PetworthNA NA164 18177 16
LavantNA NA167 1790 21
FittleworthNA NA145 20113 18
HartingNA NA134 21105 19
EasebourneNA NA154 1998 20

Loxwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20257
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 202522
February 202515

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20252
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
February 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20255
November 20259
October 20252
September 20255
August 20256
July 202513
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Loxwood in February 2026

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

1. School Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
2. Ashfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Valentines Lea (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Russett Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Nursery Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Hall Hurst Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greengates (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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