East Wittering Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate East Wittering’s crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 50% of the 12 reported incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 77.3% below the national average of 7.5, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. While property crimes remain minimal (only two incidents), violent crimes have shown a 33.3% decrease from October, though they still constitute the largest share of reported crime. This pattern may align with East Wittering’s character as a coastal built-up area within Chichester, where seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and the early onset of dark evenings could influence public behaviour. The absence of significant property crime, such as burglary or vehicle-related offences, suggests a community dynamic where personal safety concerns outweigh theft from property. Public order offences, at 25% of total crimes, further indicate that incidents are more concentrated in social spaces rather than isolated areas. The low rate of shoplifting (8.3% of crimes) and anti-social behaviour (8.3%) compared to UK averages points to a community with relatively strong informal social controls, though the 100% increase in shoplifting from October may hint at temporary spikes tied to retail activity. Seasonal shifts, such as the end of the university term or the start of holiday shopping, could also play a role in shaping these trends.

November saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, rising from zero to one incident, potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour and other theft both declined by 50%, reflecting a shift in crime mix towards fewer property-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category, were 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — a striking contrast to national trends. The reduction in violent crime by 33.3% (from 9 to 6) suggests a possible seasonal moderation, though local factors such as Bonfire Night events may have influenced patterns. For residents, the absence of property crime (only two incidents total) indicates a continued focus on personal safety over theft in this built-up area.

East Wittering's crime rate in November 2023 dropped by 42.7% compared to October's 3.0 per 1,000, now standing at 1.7 per 1,000 — a marked improvement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 579 residents, illustrating the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to East Wittering, highlights the area’s relative safety. When scaled to the population of 6,948, the 12 total crimes represent a minimal monthly exposure for residents. This stark contrast to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 underscores East Wittering’s position as a low-crime locality, even as local factors like seasonal events and community dynamics continue to shape crime patterns.