Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Willows area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Fittleworth , and the 168th 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 The Willows (RH20 4RJ) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 18.1% lower than the Fittleworth average (42.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Willows (RH20 4RJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Spierbridge Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Fittleworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Glebe | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steyning Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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