Total Crime Rate
144.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
125.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Marley Hanger area has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Fernhurst , and the 43rd highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Chichester .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marley Hanger (GU27 3DP) in the last 12 months was 144.7 per 1,000 residents and was 332.7% higher than the Fernhurst average (33.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 125.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -2.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 250.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marley Hanger (GU27 3DP), the main crime hotspot is near Marley Hanger, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Fernhurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Marley Hanger | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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