Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fryern Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Fittleworth , and the 123rd lowest 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 Fryern Close (RH20 4PJ) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% lower than the Fittleworth average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fryern Close (RH20 4PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Spierbridge Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fittleworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Glebe | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steyning Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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