Crime Rate in Westbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne, Chichester, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne crime rate of 0.18 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 May were:

  • Burglary: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Westbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Chichester.

    • 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 areas in the Chichester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Westbourne has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)
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
The Witterings57 5500 7362 9
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
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

Westbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. School Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary5
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cemetery Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodlands Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Crockford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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