Crime Rate in Midhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Midhurst

The total recorded crimes in Midhurst, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Midhurst crime rate of 6.62 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 Midhurst, encompassing approximately 5,589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Midhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knockhundred Row with total crimes: 5
  • Common View with total crimes: 3
  • Pitsham Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Midhurst?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Midhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 354 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Midhurst had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 248 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Midhurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Midhurst has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 6.62 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Midhurst crimes were 354. The crime rate of Midhurst in 2024 was 63.34 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Midhurst were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.37 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Midhurst)CrimesRank (Midhurst)CrimesRank (Midhurst)
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
Loxwood24 16230 16258 12
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

Midhurst 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Midhurst in July 2025

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

1. Knockhundred Row (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Common View (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Pitsham Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rumbolds Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Gilbert Hannam Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Iping Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Apple Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Tufts Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pinewood Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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