Chichester Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Chichester, six crimes were reported in April 2025, placing the area 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 144 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may help residents contextualise their personal safety. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.9%) and shoplifting (11.4%). These patterns align with Chichester’s character as a coastal town with a mix of historic sites, residential areas, and retail hubs. The spring weather and Easter period likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially influencing the prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences, which are 16% below the UK average, may reflect the town’s relatively low population density and strong community networks. However, shoplifting rates are 21% above the UK average, consistent with the presence of tourist-oriented retail areas. The overall crime rate remains stable compared to previous months, suggesting no significant spikes or drops in overall risk, though localised trends in specific crime types warrant closer attention.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson rising by 47.4% (57 to 84 incidents), a jump that may partly explain the 23% increase in this category compared to the UK average. This surge could be linked to the Easter holiday period, when increased outdoor activity and seasonal events may have led to more incidents of property damage. Conversely, robbery rates plummeted by 75%, from four to one incident, a decline that may reflect heightened police visibility during the Easter weekend or a seasonal reduction in opportunistic crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 12.6% (174 to 196), a trend that could be associated with the return of students to the area or the increased foot traffic during Easter. Shoplifting rates were 21% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by Chichester’s retail presence, including its historic High Street and tourist attractions. Meanwhile, other crime types such as theft from the person and robbery were 100% and 75% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting a lower incidence of petty theft in the area compared to the national trend. These variations highlight the importance of considering local context when interpreting crime statistics.

The crime rate in Chichester for April 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by just 0.9% from 7.0 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight decrease suggests no major fluctuations in overall crime risk, though localised trends in specific categories may still be relevant. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 30 crimes per day, a figure that may help residents understand the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime rate. However, this aggregate measure does not reflect the variations in specific crime types. For example, while violence and sexual offences were 16% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were 13% and 21% above, respectively, illustrating the complexity of Chichester’s crime profile. The population of 128,934 means that the crime rate is distributed across a larger number of residents, which may dilute the impact of individual incidents but does not eliminate the need for community vigilance. These comparisons provide a nuanced picture of how Chichester’s crime profile aligns with national trends while also highlighting areas where local factors may be influencing the data.