Total Crime Rate
42.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Chase area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Chichester North , and the 211th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around York Chase (PO19 5DY) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 4.3% higher than the Chichester North average (40.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Chase (PO19 5DY), the main crime hotspot is near King William Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chichester North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gloucester Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | King William Close | Under investigation |
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