Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fletcher Close area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central , and the 149th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fletcher Close (PO20 1JP) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 84.6% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 180.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fletcher Close (PO20 1JP), the main crime hotspot is near Stoney Meadow. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chichester Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Elm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aylwin Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fisher Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Palmer Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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