Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Highleigh Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Sidlesham with Selsey North , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 450 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 Highleigh Road (PO20 7NN) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the Sidlesham with Selsey North average (59.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highleigh Road (PO20 7NN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Green Lane, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Highleigh Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chichester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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