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Crime in Bosham

Bosham had 42 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Chichester area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

PO18, Chichester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bosham

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56.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 20 Apr 5 May 9 Jun 17 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1331%
anti-social behaviour819%
shoplifting614%
criminal damage410%
theft410%
burglary37%
public order37%
bike theft12%

Bosham against Chichester

TypeBosham per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence17.517.5▼ 13%
Burglary41.9–
Vehicle crime02.4–
Anti-social behaviour10.813.2–
Theft and robbery6.74.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fishbourne (PO19)79.5▼ 5%
Bosham56.6▲ 24%
Prinsted50.4▼ 12%
Nutbourne49.9▲ 61%
Southbourne46.7▼ 7%
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 Bosham a safe area?

Bosham had about 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bosham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and shoplifting (6).