ST MARTINS SQUARE, PO19 1NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO19 1NT

ST MARTINS SQUARE, PO19 1NT, Chichester has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.82 per 1,000 population. This PO19 1NT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO19 postcode area, which has experienced 400 crimes and a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO19 1NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO19 1NT, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO19 1NT area, explore the PO19 1NT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)

PO19 1NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • St Martin'S Street with total crimes: 14
  • East Street with total crimes: 12

ST MARTINS SQUARE, PO19 1NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3744.828.82%
Violence and sexual offences2713.378.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.76-22.73%
Burglary96.14800.00%
Public order93.25-18.18%
Other theft93.2512.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.2516.67%
Bicycle theft42.53-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.45-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3442.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2512.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour229.044.76%
Public order117.9557.14%
Other theft83.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft52.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.31-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour2110.84-12.50%
Shoplifting177.59-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson126.14100.00%
Public order74.34-36.36%
Other theft62.53-25.00%
Burglary52.170.00%
Bicycle theft51.81150.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3739.0312.12%
Anti-social behaviour2413.37-20.00%
Shoplifting188.67-28.00%
Public order116.5137.50%
Other theft83.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.0965.00%
Anti-social behaviour3011.9357.89%
Shoplifting2510.84-10.71%
Public order89.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.89-41.67%
Other theft52.53150.00%
Burglary41.8133.33%
Theft from the person31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2835.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences2010.12-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour197.23-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson126.8733.33%
Public order54.34-58.33%
Other crime31.81200.00%
Burglary31.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3145.1829.17%
Anti-social behaviour2711.2080.00%
Shoplifting219.76-4.55%
Public order127.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.34-10.00%
Theft from the person93.25200.00%
Burglary43.250.00%
Other theft41.45-42.86%
Robbery31.4550.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2439.760.00%
Shoplifting228.670.00%
Public order187.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.4242.86%
Other theft73.610.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Theft from the person31.4550.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Robbery20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.509.09%
Shoplifting228.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour187.95-5.26%
Public order96.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.25-41.67%
Other theft72.5316.67%
Robbery42.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.72-50.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.950.00%
Shoplifting146.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.060.00%
Public order84.340.00%
Other theft62.890.00%
Burglary52.170.00%
Bicycle theft51.810.00%
Theft from the person41.810.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202421
June 202424
May 202430
April 202419
March 202427
February 202415
January 202418
December 202319

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
December 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 202418
January 20249
December 20238

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202434
July 202417
June 202418
May 202425
April 202428
March 202421
February 202422
January 202422
December 202314

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202430
June 202437
May 202433
April 202420
March 202431
February 202424
January 202424
December 202322

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO19 1NT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Martin'S Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. East Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Cathedral Courtyard
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crane Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Baffin'S Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cooper Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. North Walls
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. East Walls
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Woolstaplers
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cutten Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. A259
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North Pallant
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. North Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Shippam Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lower Walls Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. East Pallant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Canon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. South Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Old Market Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Wall Cottage Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tower Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. St Paul'S Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Alderman'S Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Franklin Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1