RH14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH14

RH14, Chichester has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RH14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RH14, encompassing approximately 17212 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RH14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Mary'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Daux Road with total crimes: 5

RH14 Crime Map

Postcodes in RH14

The postcode district are associated with the RH14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RH14 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour173.66-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences160.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-50.00%
Shoplifting50.350.00%
Public order50.29-58.33%
Vehicle crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons30.170.00%
Other theft20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Burglary20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour204.4281.82%
Violence and sexual offences201.16-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson121.16300.00%
Public order120.70500.00%
Shoplifting50.700.00%
Other theft40.29300.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Burglary10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.43-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour111.80-50.00%
Shoplifting50.64-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-62.50%
Public order20.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-75.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Other theft10.06-80.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour221.86144.44%
Criminal damage and arson81.28-33.33%
Shoplifting80.46166.67%
Other theft50.46400.00%
Burglary40.2933.33%
Public order30.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3971.43%
Anti-social behaviour90.70-25.00%
Public order50.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.29300.00%
Burglary30.23-25.00%
Shoplifting30.17-50.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Other theft10.06-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.01-48.72%
Anti-social behaviour121.16140.00%
Other theft90.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.52-12.50%
Public order60.41-14.29%
Shoplifting60.35-14.29%
Burglary40.35300.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-87.50%
Drugs10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.7150.00%
Vehicle crime82.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.460.00%
Public order70.46-12.50%
Shoplifting70.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.41-16.67%
Other theft30.29-62.50%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.424.00%
Other theft81.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.46100.00%
Public order80.4660.00%
Vehicle crime60.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.35-25.00%
Shoplifting60.35200.00%
Burglary40.35300.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.52-46.67%
Other theft70.460.00%
Public order50.41-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-33.33%
Shoplifting20.23-81.82%
Burglary10.12-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour151.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime120.879.09%
Public order120.70200.00%
Shoplifting110.7083.33%
Burglary70.64-12.50%
Other theft70.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.41-53.85%
Other crime40.350.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour184.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences181.05-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson131.058.33%
Vehicle crime110.76120.00%
Burglary80.64300.00%
Shoplifting60.4620.00%
Other theft40.350.00%
Public order40.23-66.67%
Drugs20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.920.00%
Public order120.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.520.00%
Shoplifting50.290.00%
Other theft40.290.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202420
June 202411
May 202422
April 20249
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202315
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202420
June 202431
May 202432
April 202424
March 202420
February 202439
January 202426
December 202325
November 202330
October 202318
September 202333

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Mary'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Daux Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. West Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Briars Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Nursery Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mill Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hayes Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Furze View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Oakhurst Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Plaistow Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Loxmeadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A272
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coombe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Griffin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Jengers Mead
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Rosehill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Clevelands
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Cleve Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Forge Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Saddlers Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Billingshurst (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Myrtle Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1