Crime Rates at Somerstown, Chichester, PO19 6AH

Somerstown area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central , and the 39th 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 Somerstown (PO19 6AH) in the last 12 months was 13.2 per 1,000 residents and was 97.0% lower than the Chichester Central average (445.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Somerstown (PO19 6AH), the main crime hotspot is near Alderman'S Walk. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.