East Wittering Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Wittering’s crime rate in February 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This continued decline suggests a stable or improving security environment, though the data reveals a complex mix of crime types. Violence and sexual offences were the most reported category, accounting for 44.8% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting at 20.7%. These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Chichester, where retail and community spaces may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of property crimes, which were 40% of the total. However, the higher incidence of violence compared to the UK average (1.9 per 1,000 vs. 2.4 per 1,000) may reflect local factors such as social dynamics or policing focus. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 45% above the UK average suggests that retail venues in East Wittering may be particularly vulnerable, due to foot traffic or targeted criminal activity. The overall trend of lower crime rates, combined with these specific patterns, indicates that while the area remains safer than the national average, targeted efforts may be needed to address shoplifting and maintain the downward trajectory in violence. These insights provide a foundation for understanding East Wittering’s crime profile in a month typically associated with quieter community activity.

February 2025 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime, burglary, and public order offences, each doubling from zero to one incident. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the winter months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% from the previous month, a drop that may reflect seasonal lulls in outdoor activity or targeted enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 25%, aligning with the broader trend of lower crime rates. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 44.8% of all reported crimes. This rate was 19% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting local factors—such as community policing or demographic characteristics—may be influencing this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting emerged as a significant outlier, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a possible link to retail activity in the area. These contrasts highlight the nuanced nature of crime trends, where some categories improve while others remain elevated.

East Wittering's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This reduction reflects a continued trend of lower crime levels compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, highlighting a relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 6,948, this translates to one reported crime for every 240 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s comparatively safer environment, particularly when contrasted with national averages. The population context further illustrates that East Wittering’s crime levels remain well below what would be expected in a larger or more densely populated region, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be contributing to the sustained decline. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, provide residents with a clear sense of their risk profile relative to both regional and national benchmarks.