Chichester Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chichester's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 25.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 255 incidents, accounting for 32.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and public order offences (8.6%). The seasonal shift into summer, marked by longer days and the beginning of the tourist season, likely influenced patterns, though Chichester's overall safety remains evident. The area's low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) aligns with the UK average, suggesting that local security measures or the character of the district—possibly a mix of historic residential areas and commercial hubs—contribute to this trend. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime raises questions about whether increased tourism or seasonal parking patterns have created new vulnerabilities. Chichester's crime profile, while generally lower than the UK average, reveals nuanced shifts that warrant closer examination, particularly in relation to transport infrastructure and summer activity.

Vehicle crime saw an 80% increase in June, rising from 35 to 63 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, where Chichester's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 11% above. This spike may reflect increased summer activity in car parks or parking areas near tourist attractions. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour fell by 11.8% to 134 cases, and drugs-related crimes dropped 14.3% to 12, both below the UK average. The most significant unexpected shift was in burglary, which rose 73.7% to 33 cases—possibly linked to seasonal property movements or increased home occupancy during the summer. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors and broader crime trends, with vehicle crime emerging as a key concern for residents.

Chichester's crime rate in June 2024 rose 2.7% from May's 6.0 per 1,000 to 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over 30 days, this equates to an average of 26 crimes per day—slightly below the UK average of 32 crimes per day for similar areas. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure shows one crime occurred for every 163 residents in June, a rate that remains lower than the UK average. This suggests Chichester continues to experience a safer environment compared to the national picture, despite the small increase. The daily crime count, while consistent with previous months, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in high-traffic areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that crime remains relatively infrequent in Chichester, though the rise in specific categories like vehicle crime warrants attention.