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Crime in Birdham

Birdham had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Chichester area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

PO20, Chichester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Birdham

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53.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
criminal damagemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 14 Apr 7 May 6 Jun 14 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Birdham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage933%
violence726%
anti-social behaviour519%
shoplifting415%
public order27%

Birdham against Chichester

TypeBirdham per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence13.917.5–
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime02.4–
Anti-social behaviour9.913.2▼ 62%
Theft and robbery04.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
East Wittering58.7▲ 24%
Bosham56.6▲ 24%
Bracklesham54.9▲ 46%
Birdham53.6▼ 13%
See every Chichester area ranked on the crime in Chichester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Birdham a safe area?

Birdham had about 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Birdham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (9), followed by violence (7) and anti-social behaviour (5).