Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO8 · Hampshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horndean has less crime — 55 vs 425 incidents in April 2026.
Chichester recorded substantially more crime than Horndean in April 2026 — 425 incidents compared to 55, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chichester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102) and Shoplifting (84), while Horndean has more Burglary (5) and Public order (5). Chichester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Horndean is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Horndean recorded fewer crimes than Chichester — 55 vs 425 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Horndean is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chichester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Horndean had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Horndean recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 425).