Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO16 · Hampshire
125
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 125 vs 425 incidents in April 2026.
Chichester recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 425 incidents compared to 125, a 3.4x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Chichester — 125 vs 425 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Chichester is above the national average.
In April 2026, Chichester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (106 incidents) while Hampshire's was Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.