Crime Rate in Westbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne, Chichester, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne crime rate of 0.16 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 Westbourne, encompassing approximately 176,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Westbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locksash Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Nore Down Way with total crimes: 2
  • Nightingale Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Westbourne?

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

  • Relative to Chichester:

    • In 2024, Westbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chichester average, with 267 crimes compared to 488.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westbourne had fewer crimes than the Chichester average, with 169 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chichester, Westbourne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Westbourne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westbourne has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Chichester, UK

In 2024, the total Westbourne crimes were 267. The crime rate of Westbourne in 2024 was 4.94 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Chichester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbourne were around 169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.67 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking 17 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
The Witterings58 4500 7362 9
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
Petworth17 18164 18177 16
Lavant21 17167 1790 21
Fittleworth12 20145 20113 18
Harting6 21134 21105 19
Easebourne12 19154 1998 20

Westbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westbourne in March 2025

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

1. Locksash Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Nore Down Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Nightingale Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. North Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Downs Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cemetery Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crockford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Akela Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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