PO20 0AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO20 0AX

PO20 0AX, Chichester has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This PO20 0AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO20 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO20 0AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO20 0AX, encompassing approximately 1829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO20 0AX area, explore the PO20 0AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO20 0AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Goldfinch Way with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

PO20 0AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9250.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.750.00%
Shoplifting42.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.650.00%
Burglary32.730.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.92-44.44%
Public order12.730.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.650.00%
Possession of weapons24.920.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.560.00%
Shoplifting42.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6520.00%
Shoplifting63.280.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.760.00%
Shoplifting95.470.00%
Public order34.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO20 0AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Goldfinch Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sessions Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Peter'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1