Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Easebourne , and the 96th 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 Sandy Lane (RH20 1EH) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 46.1% lower than the Easebourne average (41.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (RH20 1EH), the main crime hotspot is near Padwicks Field. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Easebourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Close | Under investigation |
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