Crime Rate in Petworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petworth

The total recorded crimes in Petworth, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petworth crime rate of 44.42 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 Petworth, encompassing approximately 562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Petworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Pound Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Petworth?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Petworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 164 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Petworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Petworth had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 177 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Petworth recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Petworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Petworth has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 44.42 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Petworth crimes were 164. The crime rate of Petworth in 2024 was 291.40 (year) or 24.28 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petworth were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 314.50 (year) or 26.21 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petworth)CrimesRank (Petworth)CrimesRank (Petworth)
Chichester Central129 21,630 11,370 1
Chichester East140 11,509 2944 2
Chichester North70 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 4583 4426 4
Selsey South50 7437 10425 5
Harbour Villages42 8548 5352 10
The Witterings57 5500 7362 9
Chichester South38 9467 9420 6
Chichester West53 6532 6405 7
Southbourne36 10474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey North35 11388 12289 11
Goodwood28 15411 11240 15
Loxwood30 14230 16258 12
Westbourne31 12267 15169 17
Fernhurst15 18323 14255 13
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Petworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Petworth in May 2025

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

1. Brookfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Pound Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dawtrey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pipers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. River Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. London Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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