Chichester Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Chichester’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 35% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—23.7% below the UK average—this local authority district continues to show a marked divergence from national trends. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences contrasts with many UK areas, where property crimes often outnumber violent incidents. This pattern may reflect Chichester’s mix of urban and semi-rural character, where community-focused policing and lower population density contribute to a more stable crime environment. Seasonal factors played a clear role, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely amplifying opportunities for theft and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall rate of violence (2.0 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that reduce violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour also remained well below the national average, possibly due to Chichester’s smaller, more cohesive community structures. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose slightly, mirroring broader UK trends during peak retail periods, though it remained relatively low compared to larger cities. These data points illustrate a combination of local conditions, seasonal events, and national crime patterns that shape Chichester’s monthly crime picture.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 350% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 9 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 75% drop in robbery, which fell from 4 to 1. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards more opportunistic, low-risk offences. Shoplifting also rose by 19.4%, climbing to 86 incidents, a trend consistent with Black Friday shopping activity and longer evenings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 28% below the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, likely reflecting Chichester’s relatively quiet residential areas. The surge in bicycle theft (+33.3%) to 12 incidents may indicate increased cycling during colder months, though this remains a small proportion of overall crime. These changes highlight a dynamic crime profile where seasonal factors and local demographics intersect to shape monthly patterns.

Chichester's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 6.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.1 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime and anti-social behaviour, though property-related offences such as shoplifting rose slightly. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than broader national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, highlighting a relatively low exposure rate compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to Chichester’s population of 128,934, this translates to a manageable frequency of incidents, though specific hotspots may require closer attention. The drop in robbery by 75% suggests a possible impact from heightened police presence or seasonal factors, though no definitive link can be drawn without further data. This monthly context provides residents with a clear benchmark for understanding local crime dynamics in relation to both prior months and national trends.