Crime Rate in Petworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petworth

The total recorded crimes in Petworth, Chichester, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petworth crime rate of 47.97 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Petworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Brookfield Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Damer'S Bridge with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Petworth has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 47.97 ranking 14th 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.

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

Petworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Petworth in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brookfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Damer'S Bridge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Kingspit Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Golden Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Pound Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dawtrey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Angel Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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