Chichester Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chichester’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This rate, though lower than national benchmarks, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.7%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a historic coastal town with a mix of urban and suburban neighbourhoods, where high streets and town centres may drive shoplifting and public order issues. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely contributes to increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the relatively high proportion of public order offences (9.4% of total crimes). However, the rate of violence and sexual offences remains lower than the UK average, a contrast that may be attributed to Chichester’s compact, community-focused layout and strong local policing presence. The overall crime rate, while stable compared to previous years, shows a 4.5% monthly increase from April, suggesting potential fluctuations that warrant further analysis.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with robbery rates surging by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents) and theft from the person rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These increases, while statistically significant, may partly reflect seasonal patterns such as extended evenings and increased socialising during bank holidays. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both decreased by 11.8% and 11.2% respectively, suggesting possible effectiveness of local deterrents or changes in community activity. Violence and sexual offences in Chichester remain 26% below the UK average (2.1 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a contrast to categories like public order offences, which are 21% above the UK rate (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Residents may find the 11.1% reduction in drug-related crimes (24 to 17 incidents) a positive indicator, though the overall crime rate still requires careful monitoring.

Chichester’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% increase from the previous month’s 6.9. This translates to approximately 30 crimes reported daily, a figure that reflects the area’s size and density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this rate remains 11.1% below the UK average, the upward trend from April suggests fluctuations that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Chichester’s crime levels, though lower than the national average, are not static, requiring ongoing analysis to understand local dynamics and community safety needs.