Chichester Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chichester’s January 2024 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 23% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.7%) and shoplifting (9.5%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural areas, where retail hubs and social spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, shorter days, and reduced foot traffic—likely influenced the lower incidence of outdoor crimes, though the rise in robbery and burglary suggests other factors at play. The UK average for bicycle theft, which is 0.1 per 1,000, is lower than Chichester’s 0.1 per 1,000, a 67% disparity that may reflect local cycling culture or the impact of winter conditions on crime patterns. This outlier category highlights the need to consider how specific local features, such as infrastructure or community initiatives, can shape crime trends in ways that diverge from national averages.

January 2024 saw a striking 250% increase in robbery, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, a shift that contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category. Burglary also climbed by 46.4%, from 28 to 41 cases, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in residential security during the post-holiday period. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 38.5% compared to December, aligning with a UK average that is 67% lower than the national figure—a discrepancy that may reflect local cycling infrastructure or seasonal travel patterns. The drugs category rose by 37.5%, from 16 to 22 incidents, a trend that could be influenced by broader socioeconomic factors. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Chichester, with specific categories deviating significantly from national benchmarks.

Chichester’s January 2024 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.8% increase from December’s 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 23 crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total within the rhythm of everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a metric that provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents relative to the population of 128,934. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of localised factors in shaping crime trends. The population context further highlights that even modest increases in crime can have discernible impacts on community perception and safety initiatives.