Total Crime Rate
43.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Millstream area has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fernhurst , and the 218th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Millstream (GU27 3QA) in the last 12 months was 43.6 per 1,000 residents and was 21.5% higher than the Fernhurst average (35.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Millstream (GU27 3QA), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fernhurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herondale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shottermill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herondale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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