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Crime in Petworth

Petworth had 39 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 47.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Chichester area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

GU28, Chichester · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Petworth

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47.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 13 Apr 14 May 13 Jun 13 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Petworth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1538%
anti-social behaviour1128%
theft615%
vehicle crime25%
public order25%
criminal damage13%
other crime13%
burglary13%

Petworth against Chichester

TypePetworth per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence18.217.5–
Burglary1.21.9–
Vehicle crime2.42.4–
Anti-social behaviour13.413.2▼ 8%
Theft and robbery7.34.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Petworth47.4▼ 2%
Fittleworth10.6–
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 Petworth a safe area?

Petworth had about 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Petworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and theft (6).