Chichester City vs Lavant

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chichester City Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Lavant Sussex Police

      Chichester City vs Lavant Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chichester City
      Sussex Police
      2,774 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.6% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Lavant
      Sussex Police
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester City
      B Lavant
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,774
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,645
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑68.6%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester City
      B Lavant
      Violent Crime
      675 ↑73%
      105 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      692 ↑124%
      61 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      112 ↑11%
      25 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑75%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      65 ↑8%
      15 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↑141%
      13 ↓28%
      Drugs
      53 ↑29%
      8 ↓20%
      Public Order
      268 ↑105%
      15 ↓25%
      Robbery
      39 ↑179%
      2
      Shoplifting
      426 ↑22%
      9 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↓44%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑44%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑54%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑138%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lavant is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester City safer than Lavant?

      Chichester City has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,774 crimes in the last 12 months. Lavant has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Lavant scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester City vs Lavant?

      Chichester City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +68.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lavant shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chichester City and Lavant?

      In Chichester City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (692 incidents). In Lavant, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chichester City and Lavant?

      Chichester City recorded 692 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lavant recorded 61. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chichester City vs Lavant?

      Violent crime in Chichester City totalled 675 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Lavant. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chichester City and Lavant in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester City recorded 1,645 crimes (now 2,774, a change of +68.6%). Lavant recorded 292 crimes previously (now 268, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chichester City and Lavant?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chichester City has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Lavant has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester City and Lavant?

      Chichester City falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Lavant is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chichester City and Lavant?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chichester City or Lavant on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester City and Lavant. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.