East Wittering Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Wittering's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents—76.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked reduction in overall crime, particularly in violent offences, positions the area as one of the safest in the country. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (41.7% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (25.0%), and public order (16.7%), with all three categories significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime profile. While the area's built-up nature within Chichester may foster community engagement that deters anti-social behaviour, the low overall rate suggests broader factors at play, such as effective local policing or the area's geographical isolation from high-density urban centres. The absence of property crimes in the breakdown, compared to the UK average of 2.1 per 1,000, further highlights East Wittering's distinct character, where residential security appears robust. This combination of low crime rates and specific patterns illustrates a community where crime remains a rare occurrence, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the area's unique demographic and geographic context.

February 2024 saw a notable 28.6% decrease in violent crimes, with the category falling from seven incidents to five. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull, where lower outdoor activity may contribute to fewer opportunities for such offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 100%, rising from zero to three incidents—a shift that could reflect heightened community tensions or changes in local demographics. The breakdown of crime types further reveals that violence and sexual offences occur at 72% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 62% below the national rate. These figures underscore East Wittering's unique position as a low-crime area, where most categories remain well below national benchmarks. For residents, the 1-in-579 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of the area's relative safety, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour show unexpected fluctuations.

East Wittering's crime rate in February 2024 (1.7 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 29.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 29-day period, aligning with the low overall rate and suggesting minimal disruption to residents. When scaled to the population of 6,948, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 579 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is exceptionally low compared to broader UK trends, where the average resident faces significantly higher risks. The data also reveals that East Wittering's crime profile remains distinct, with categories such as violence and sexual offences occurring at 72% below the UK average. These figures collectively illustrate an area where crime remains a marginal concern for most residents, even as local patterns continue to evolve.