Total Crime Rate
41.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pipers Lane area has the 15th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fernhurst , and the 205th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pipers Lane (GU28 9JA) in the last 12 months was 41.0 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% higher 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pipers Lane (GU28 9JA), the main crime hotspot is near Valentines Lea. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 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 | Valentines Lea | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Luffs Meadow | Under investigation |
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