Residents of Easebourne in Chichester have several avenues to report incidents of violence and sexual offences. The best method depends on the urgency of the situation.
In an emergency, always dial 999. This includes situations where there is immediate danger to life or risk of serious harm. For incidents that are not immediately life-threatening, but require police attention, you should call 101. This number is the non-emergency number for the police and is available 24/7.
Beyond telephone reporting, Sussex Police offers online reporting tools via their website: https://www.sussex.police.uk/report-a-crime/. This is a convenient option for reporting crimes that have already occurred and do not require immediate police intervention. Details about the crime, including time, location, and any involved parties, should be provided.
Easebourne, a built-up area (BUA) with a population of 1586, currently has a crime rate of 56.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is notably lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000, indicating a generally safer environment. Easebourne also boasts a safety score of 90 out of 100, exceeding the UK average of 79. However, reporting incidents, regardless of perceived severity, is essential for maintaining this positive safety profile and allows police to investigate and potentially prevent further occurrences.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual offences, support services are available. These include Rape Response and Support Centre (RRSC) and other national helplines. Information about these services can usually be found on the Sussex Police website or through local council resources. Reporting a crime, even anonymously, contributes to valuable data that helps inform resource allocation and crime prevention strategies within Easebourne and Chichester.