Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fernhurst , and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Orchard Close (GU27 3SA) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 16.3% lower than the Fernhurst average (35.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -72.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Close (GU27 3SA), the main crime hotspot is near Sun Brow. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 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 | Sun Brow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wey Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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