Crime Rate in Southbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southbourne

The total recorded crimes in Southbourne, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southbourne crime rate of 6.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Southbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Mews with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southbourne has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)
Chichester Central167 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East136 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North69 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere44 6583 4426 4
The Witterings58 4500 7362 9
Selsey South25 15437 10425 5
Harbour Villages26 14548 5352 10
Chichester West48 5532 6405 7
Chichester South40 8467 9420 6
Sidlesham with Selsey North41 7388 12289 11
Loxwood39 9230 16258 12
Fernhurst31 10323 14255 13
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Southbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202414
July 20246
June 20246
May 202415
April 202419

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
April 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Hartland Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jubilee Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Canberra Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Baileys Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Apple Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Manor Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Brewery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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