Chichester City vs Moulsecoomb

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Chichester City Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Moulsecoomb Sussex Police

      Chichester City vs Moulsecoomb Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Chichester City
      Sussex Police
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.8% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Moulsecoomb
      Sussex Police
      599 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chichester City
      B Moulsecoomb
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      599
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,594
      551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.8%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chichester City
      B Moulsecoomb
      Violent Crime
      376 ↓9%
      282 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      435 ↑52%
      92 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓30%
      42 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓16%
      12 ↓33%
      Burglary
      57 ↑19%
      14 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑23%
      40 ↓5%
      Drugs
      43 ↑34%
      42 ↑0%
      Public Order
      174 ↑18%
      43 ↓4%
      Robbery
      30 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      364 ↑17%
      1
      Theft from Person
      35 ↑13%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↑110%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑50%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑20%
      14 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moulsecoomb is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chichester City safer than Moulsecoomb?

      Chichester City has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. Moulsecoomb has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 599 crimes. Moulsecoomb scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chichester City vs Moulsecoomb?

      Chichester City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Moulsecoomb shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chichester City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (435 incidents). In Moulsecoomb, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chichester City recorded 435 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moulsecoomb recorded 92. 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 Moulsecoomb?

      Violent crime in Chichester City totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Moulsecoomb. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chichester City recorded 1,594 crimes (now 1,861, a change of +16.8%). Moulsecoomb recorded 551 crimes previously (now 599, +8.7%).

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

      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 38.2% and Moulsecoomb has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chichester City and Moulsecoomb?

      Chichester City falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Moulsecoomb 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 Moulsecoomb?

      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 Moulsecoomb on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chichester City and Moulsecoomb. 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.