PO19 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO19 1QJ

PO19 1QJ, Chichester has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.55 per 1,000 population. This PO19 1QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO19 postcode area, which has experienced 428 crimes and a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO19 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO19 1QJ, encompassing approximately 2376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO19 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Street with total crimes: 28
  • East Street with total crimes: 10
  • West Street with total crimes: 9

PO19 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1939.55137.50%
Anti-social behaviour187.99-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences187.57-40.00%
Public order127.5771.43%
Other theft105.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.21-54.55%
Bicycle theft42.100.00%
Burglary21.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.717.14%
Anti-social behaviour1912.625.56%
Criminal damage and arson117.99266.67%
Shoplifting84.63-20.00%
Public order73.37-22.22%
Other theft62.950.00%
Burglary52.520.00%
Bicycle theft42.10300.00%
Robbery11.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.82-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour1811.78-28.00%
Shoplifting107.57-28.57%
Public order94.2112.50%
Other theft63.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-62.50%
Robbery21.260.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3145.0229.17%
Anti-social behaviour2513.0419.05%
Shoplifting1410.520.00%
Public order85.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.37-11.11%
Burglary53.37150.00%
Other theft52.10150.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Robbery21.68100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2110.10-19.23%
Shoplifting148.8455.56%
Criminal damage and arson95.8912.50%
Public order73.79-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.950.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.42-87.50%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.3944.00%
Anti-social behaviour2615.1585.71%
Public order1010.94-28.57%
Shoplifting94.21-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.79-27.27%
Theft from the person83.37700.00%
Other theft43.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.6850.00%
Burglary31.2650.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.134.17%
Public order1410.5255.56%
Anti-social behaviour145.89-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson115.8983.33%
Shoplifting114.63-31.25%
Other theft64.63-25.00%
Robbery32.52-25.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-75.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2442.92-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.100.00%
Shoplifting167.9977.78%
Public order96.7328.57%
Other theft83.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.37-57.14%
Bicycle theft42.52-33.33%
Drugs41.68100.00%
Robbery41.680.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2542.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1910.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.9916.67%
Shoplifting95.89-35.71%
Public order73.79-50.00%
Other theft62.95-14.29%
Bicycle theft62.52200.00%
Burglary42.52100.00%
Theft from the person41.68100.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3045.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.620.00%
Public order147.9940.00%
Shoplifting145.89-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson125.89100.00%
Other theft75.0516.67%
Theft from the person22.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2540.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.5235.71%
Shoplifting197.9911.76%
Public order107.990.00%
Other theft64.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-14.29%
Drugs32.520.00%
Bicycle theft21.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.970.00%
Shoplifting1710.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.150.00%
Public order105.890.00%
Other theft94.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.790.00%
Bicycle theft52.950.00%
Drugs32.100.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 202312
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202419
June 202418
May 202425
April 202421
March 202426
February 202414
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202430
June 202428
May 202431
April 202424
March 202436
February 202425
January 202424
December 202325
November 202330
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 202416
December 20239
November 202314
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Martin'S Street
    Total28
    Shoplifting16
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. East Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. West Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Bartholomews Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 6. St Mary'S Garden
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cooper Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Cathedral Courtyard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Deanery Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Pallant
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Pallant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Old Market Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wall Cottage Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. North Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. North Walls
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Tollhouse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lion Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Little London
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. South Pallant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. The Providence
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Cyriacs
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. A286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Alderman'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Oaklands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1