Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilfs Copse area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central , and the 174th highest 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 Wilfs Copse (PO20 1AH) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% lower than the Chichester Central average (445.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilfs Copse (PO20 1AH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Southover Way, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Farm Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chichester Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jestico'S Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jestico'S Close | Under investigation |
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