What is the crime rate in The Witterings, Chichester?

As of April 2026, the The Witterings ward has an annual crime rate of 43.41 per 1,000 residents with 55 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the The Witterings ward?

The most common crime in The Witterings is Violence & Sexual Offences with 17 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 30.9% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the The Witterings ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in The Witterings, Chichester

Comprehensive safety analysis for The Witterings, localized within Chichester.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

43.41per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,320

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17

Anti-social Behaviour11

Shoplifting5

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Other Theft4

Vehicle Crime4

Other Crime3

Burglary2

Public Order2

Bicycle Theft1

Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Charterhouse Mews Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Hale Close Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Sidlesham Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3	3
On or near Walwyn Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Chaffinch Close Map	Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1	2
On or near Bracklesham Lane Map	Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Stubcroft Lane Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Peerley Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Clayton Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Clappers Lane Map	Other theft: 1	1

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#12safest in Chichester

City Average

63.63per 1k

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Local Policing

East Wittering

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social driving, including the seasonal demands on the road network

Issued: 25 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.
We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road-related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.
We will also liaise with local community speed watch groups, assist in conducting speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting any road related concerns.

Actioned: 25 Apr 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Issued: 25 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carryout regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made.
We work closely with partner agencies to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated youth officers, to divert any young people who may be involved away from this pattern of behaviour.

Actioned: 25 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

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999 Emergency Services and Community Day - Fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, and helicopters will be taking over Oaklands Park for this free Emergency Services and Community Day.

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999 Emergency Services and Community Day - Fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, and helicopters will be taking over Oaklands Park for this free Emergency Services and Community Day.

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10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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Oakland’s Park, Chichester

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