GU28 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU28

GU28, Chichester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU28 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU28, encompassing approximately 6737 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

GU28 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawtrey Road with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Luffs Meadow with total crimes: 3

GU28 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU28

The postcode district are associated with the GU28, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU28 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.19-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.86-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences61.34-14.29%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.05333.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.93250.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0875.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.1933.33%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Burglary10.45-87.50%
Public order10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary84.1660.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary52.5225.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.12250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.0466.67%
Burglary40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.82-55.56%
Other theft30.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.45-25.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary94.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74100.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.59-55.56%
Vehicle crime10.59-88.89%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.300.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Burglary51.340.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU28 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dawtrey Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Luffs Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Vicarage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greengates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pipers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Valentines Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Market Square
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Pound Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Garland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1