PO20 2GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO20 2GN

PO20 2GN, Chichester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.28 per 1,000 population. This PO20 2GN 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 2GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO20 2GN, encompassing approximately 391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO20 2GN area, explore the PO20 2GN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO20 2GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 26
  • Waterside View with total crimes: 2
  • Bankside with total crimes: 2

PO20 2GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2284.28175.00%
Anti-social behaviour456.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.110.00%
Other theft12.55-66.67%
Other crime12.550.00%
Drugs12.550.00%
Public order12.55-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting868.95-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences420.43-50.00%
Other theft310.2250.00%
Public order37.66200.00%
Possession of weapons27.660.00%
Vehicle crime25.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.11-84.62%
Bicycle theft15.110.00%
Theft from the person12.550.00%
Other crime12.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18109.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1345.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences833.2060.00%
Other theft220.43100.00%
Drugs15.110.00%
Public order12.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1563.85-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences538.3166.67%
Public order212.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.110.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Drugs12.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1674.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour440.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.220.00%
Public order27.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.110.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Burglary12.550.00%
Other crime12.550.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1456.18-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences335.75-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour27.660.00%
Public order25.110.00%
Drugs15.110.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1789.386.25%
Violence and sexual offences743.420.00%
Other theft217.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.11100.00%
Public order25.110.00%
Vehicle crime25.110.00%
Bicycle theft15.110.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1679.176.67%
Violence and sexual offences740.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.88200.00%
Public order27.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.11-66.67%
Other theft12.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1571.51-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences738.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.8850.00%
Other theft27.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.110.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1884.2812.50%
Violence and sexual offences745.9740.00%
Vehicle crime317.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.66-33.33%
Burglary15.110.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Public order12.550.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1668.9577.78%
Violence and sexual offences540.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.770.00%
Burglary17.660.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting951.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences622.980.00%
Public order215.320.00%
Vehicle crime15.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.550.00%
Other theft12.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202413
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 202418
June 202415
May 202416
April 202414
March 202417
February 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO20 2GN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Road
    Total26
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterside View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Bankside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopwhyke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B2144
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sandpiper Road
    Total1
    Other crime1