Total Crime Rate
64.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fishbourne Road West area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chichester West , and the 161st highest 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 Fishbourne Road West (PO19 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 64.6 per 1,000 residents and was 14.7% higher than the Chichester West average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fishbourne Road West (PO19 3JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Fishbourne Road (West). Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chichester West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Fishbourne Road (West) | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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