Chichester Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Chichester, 6 crimes were reported in April 2024, a rate that is 19.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 27 crimes per day, a statistic that, while significant, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and shoplifting (13.2%). These patterns are consistent with Chichester’s urban and coastal profile, where retail areas and public spaces may drive both violent and property-related crime. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to the higher proportion of shoplifting incidents, as well as the overall rise in anti-social behaviour. While the rate of violent crime remains lower than the UK average, the 2.6 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences is 26% below the national figure, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may play a role. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000), both significantly below UK averages, further reflect the area’s character as a historically stable town with a mix of residential and commercial zones.

April saw a 50% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 70 to 105 incidents. This surge aligns with the Easter shopping period, a known seasonal driver of retail-related crime in coastal and historic towns. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 92.9%, from 14 to 1 incident, possibly linked to increased foot traffic in public spaces and heightened awareness during peak tourist months. Other crime also rose sharply by 60%, from 15 to 24 cases, a category that includes a range of non-specific incidents and may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Chichester’s shoplifting rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents is 19% above the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments or policing strategies may influence this particular trend.

Chichester's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 5.1% compared to March, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. With 797 crimes recorded over the month, this averages to 27 crimes per day—a figure that, while notable, remains lower than the UK average. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 162 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk in terms of personal likelihood. This rate is consistent with the area's character as a historically significant town with a mix of urban and coastal features, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to sustained lower crime levels. The population context further highlights that Chichester’s 128,934 residents experience crime at a rate that is 19.5% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local initiatives and demographic factors that likely influence this outcome.