East Wittering Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Wittering’s crime rate in August 2023 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 36.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 21.1%) and burglary (3 incidents, 15.8%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small built-up community within Chichester, where tourism and seasonal factors likely influence crime patterns. August, a peak holiday month, may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types, such as burglary, which could be linked to increased property vacancies during the summer. However, the overall low rate suggests strong community resilience and effective local policing. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, remain the most prevalent category, reflecting the area’s social dynamics and the transient nature of some populations during peak tourist periods. Anti-social behaviour, while less frequent than the UK average, may be tied to local events or youth activity. The data highlights a community where crime remains rare but not absent, with patterns shaped by both geography and seasonal rhythms.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase—and possession of weapons rising from zero to one, also a 100% increase. These spikes contrast with a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell from eight to four incidents, and a 41.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, down from 12 to seven. The area’s burglary rate rose by 50% (from two to three incidents), though it remains below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, are still 62% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting local factors may mitigate their prevalence. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 58% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), possibly reflecting the area’s smaller population and community-focused policing. Drug-related crimes, though elevated locally, remain 36% below the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), indicating that while the issue is present, it is not as widespread as nationally. These fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal changes, such as increased foot traffic during August holidays, which could drive both anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents.

East Wittering’s crime rate in August 2023 (2.7 per 1,000) was 36.8% lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in overall crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 366 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the area’s population of 6,948. Daily crime data shows an average of one crime per day across 31 days, a rate that is markedly lower than the UK’s national average. This suggests that residents in East Wittering experience a significantly lower risk of crime compared to the broader population. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-366 residents affected—illustrates the rarity of incidents in this small built-up area, where community cohesion and low population density may contribute to crime prevention. While the area’s burglary rate is 18% above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000), the overall crime rate remains far below national levels, highlighting the importance of local factors such as policing strategies, community engagement, and the area’s seasonal character in shaping crime outcomes. These statistics provide a clear picture of a community where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, with patterns influenced by both geography and transient population movements.