Total Crime Rate
43.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bennetts Terrace area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Easebourne , and the 215th 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 Bennetts Terrace (GU29 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 4.3% higher than the Easebourne average (41.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 338.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bennetts Terrace (GU29 9HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Taylors Field. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Easebourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mead Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Grange Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lannings Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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