Crime Rate in The Witterings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Witterings

The total recorded crimes in The Witterings, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Witterings crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around The Witterings, encompassing approximately 8,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
The Witterings Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Pond Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Witterings?

To understand the safety of The Witterings, we need to analyze The Witterings crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, The Witterings reported a higher crime volume than the Chichester average, with 500 crimes compared to 488. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, The Witterings witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, The Witterings had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 362 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, The Witterings witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, The Witterings has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

The Witterings Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the The Witterings has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 7.24 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total The Witterings crimes were 500. The crime rate of The Witterings in 2024 was 62.43 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Witterings were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.20 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Chichester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)CrimesRank (Chichester)
Chichester Central167 11,630 11,370 1
Chichester East136 21,509 2944 2
Chichester North69 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere44 6583 4426 4
Selsey South25 15437 10425 5
Harbour Villages26 14548 5352 10
Chichester West48 5532 6405 7
Chichester South40 8467 9420 6
Sidlesham with Selsey North41 7388 12289 11
Southbourne30 11474 8379 8
Loxwood39 9230 16258 12
Fernhurst31 10323 14255 13
Goodwood29 12411 11240 15
Midhurst22 16354 13248 14
Westbourne28 13267 15169 17
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

The Witterings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202410
September 202422
August 202417
July 202424
June 202422
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations The Witterings in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Witterings postcode area is presented below.

1. Hale Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Pond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Middleton Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Stubcroft Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Robinson Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
7. Clappers Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Cambridge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Bracklesham Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Bracklesham Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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