PO19 7HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO19 7HH

PO19 7HH, Chichester has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.23 per 1,000 population. This PO19 7HH 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 7HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO19 7HH, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

PO19 7HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 26
  • St James' Road with total crimes: 5
  • Westhampnett Road with total crimes: 4

PO19 7HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2821.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-50.00%
Other theft21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.79-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.95-5.88%
Shoplifting146.29-33.33%
Public order105.50900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.140.00%
Other theft52.3666.67%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.80-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences178.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.68180.00%
Other theft35.500.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.9844.44%
Violence and sexual offences1710.22112.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.68-37.50%
Public order41.97100.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.48-58.14%
Violence and sexual offences87.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4326.3443.33%
Violence and sexual offences1016.90-47.37%
Public order43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3029.887.14%
Violence and sexual offences1911.795.56%
Anti-social behaviour57.4766.67%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Robbery20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2823.5940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1811.01-14.29%
Public order47.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-50.00%
Other theft31.18-40.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.1990.91%
Shoplifting208.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.860.00%
Other theft52.36400.00%
Public order31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3020.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.7910.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.32-20.00%
Public order21.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.86-60.00%
Public order63.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.05127.27%
Shoplifting169.8345.45%
Anti-social behaviour26.29-33.33%
Public order20.79-71.43%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.320.00%
Public order74.320.00%
Other theft42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
July 202421
June 202426
May 202418
April 202443
March 202430
February 202428
January 202420
December 202330
November 202320
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202417
June 202417
May 20248
April 202410
March 202419
February 202418
January 202421
December 202311
November 202310
October 202325
September 202311

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20245
December 20231

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202414
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO19 7HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Road
    Total26
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St James' Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westhampnett Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Abel Smith Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Fox Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnfield Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stephens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Morants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Seddon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southdown Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Millfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bradshaw Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lime Close
    Total1
    Other theft1