Crime Rate in The Witterings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Witterings

The total recorded crimes in The Witterings, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Witterings crime rate of 7.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
The Witterings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmdene Court with total crimes: 5
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hale Close 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 areas in the Chichester.

    • 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 areas in the Chichester.

  • 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 May 2025 the The Witterings has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 7.12 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Witterings)CrimesRank (The Witterings)CrimesRank (The Witterings)
Chichester Central129 21,630 11,370 1
Chichester East140 11,509 2944 2
Chichester North70 3834 3502 3
North Mundham & Tangmere61 4583 4426 4
Selsey South50 7437 10425 5
Harbour Villages42 8548 5352 10
Chichester South38 9467 9420 6
Chichester West53 6532 6405 7
Southbourne36 10474 8379 8
Sidlesham with Selsey North35 11388 12289 11
Goodwood28 15411 11240 15
Loxwood30 14230 16258 12
Westbourne31 12267 15169 17
Fernhurst15 18323 14255 13
Midhurst24 17354 13248 14
Fittleworth31 13145 20113 18
Petworth25 16164 18177 16
Lavant13 20167 1790 21
Harting12 21134 21105 19
Easebourne13 19154 1998 20

The Witterings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202523
March 202519
February 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202410
September 202422
August 202417
July 202424
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Elmdene Court (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. First Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hale Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Barton Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Hazel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Nagels Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Middleton Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Robinson Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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