Total Crime Rate
185.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lavant , and the 28th highest crime rate of 452 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 This (PO18 9JB) in the last 12 months was 185.2 per 1,000 residents and was 118.7% higher than the Lavant average (84.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 78.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 161.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode PO18 9JB, the main crime hotspot is near B2141, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Lavant| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | B2141 | Local resolution |
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