East Wittering Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Wittering's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the country, a contrast to the national picture where crime rates often remain higher in similar-sized communities. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (21.3%) and other theft (12.8%). These figures reflect a pattern where community-based issues, such as noise disturbances and unruly conduct, dominate the local crime profile, even as more traditional property crimes remain relatively low. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month in coastal areas—likely influences these trends, with increased tourism potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour while also reducing the number of residents present in certain areas. However, the data also shows that East Wittering's crime profile differs from the UK average in key ways: anti-social behaviour is higher than the national rate, whereas shoplifting is significantly lower. This divergence may be attributed to the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where social norms and local enforcement practices shape crime patterns differently from larger urban centres. The relatively low rates of property crime, including shoplifting (84% below the UK average) and bicycle theft (43% above the UK average), suggest that while some vulnerabilities exist, the area's unique dynamics and geography contribute to a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with bicycle theft surging by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to one incident. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened summer activity or changes in local transportation patterns. Other theft also rose by 50%, from four to six incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in personal property security during peak tourist season. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 41.2%, from 17 to 10 incidents, a decrease that may be linked to the summer holidays reducing the number of people in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime category, contributing 40.4% of all reports, and was 85% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a distinct local challenge that warrants attention. These shifts in crime mix illustrate how seasonal dynamics and local context interact to shape the area's crime profile.

East Wittering's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decrease aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, where seasonal shifts and reduced foot traffic in certain zones may contribute to lower reported crimes. On a daily basis, East Wittering recorded an average of 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 6,948, the local context suggests that crime remains concentrated in specific pockets rather than being evenly distributed across the community, a pattern consistent with smaller, more tightly knit neighbourhoods where social cohesion may play a role in crime prevention.