Crime Rate in Southbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southbourne

The total recorded crimes in Southbourne, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southbourne crime rate of 7.43 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 Southbourne, encompassing approximately 4,845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Southbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunkirk Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Haslemere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Langstone Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southbourne?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Southbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 474 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southbourne witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

    • In 2023, Southbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chichester average, with 379 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southbourne witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Chichester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southbourne has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 7.43 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Southbourne crimes were 474. The crime rate of Southbourne in 2024 was 97.82 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southbourne were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.22 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southbourne)CrimesRank (Southbourne)CrimesRank (Southbourne)
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
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
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

Southbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 20259
February 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202414
July 20246
June 20246
May 202415

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Southbourne in May 2025

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

1. Dunkirk Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Haslemere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Langstone Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. East Field Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Stein Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Goodwood Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jeppson Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Brundrett Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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