East Wittering Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a significant and unexpected shift in East Wittering's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences surging to become the dominant categories. These two types of crime accounted for 57.9% of the total 38 reported incidents, far outpacing property and violent crimes. At 5.5 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 32.1% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the localised spikes in certain categories. The rise in anti-social behaviour — which more than doubled from May — may be linked to the start of the summer season and increased foot traffic in the built-up area. Public order offences, which rose by 26.3% of total crimes, were 137% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local challenge that could be tied to the area's proximity to Chichester's tourist attractions. While violent crimes fell by 27.3% compared to May, they still remained 58% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally low violent crime rates. This pattern is likely influenced by East Wittering's coastal location, where summer tourism typically displaces certain types of crime while creating new pressures in other areas. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson — which tripled from one to four incidents — further complicates the picture, pointing to potential issues related to property maintenance or seasonal neglect. These developments highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of how local geography and seasonal rhythms interact with crime trends.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from one to four. This jump was accompanied by a 140% rise in anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31.6% of all crimes — significantly above the UK average for this category. Violent crimes fell by 27.3% compared to May, despite the area's generally lower violent crime rate. Shoplifting also declined by 33.3%, dropping from three to two incidents, a trend that contrasts sharply with the 52% UK average for this category. Public order offences, which make up 26.3% of total crimes, were 137% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue that may relate to increased foot traffic during the early summer season. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal activity and crime dynamics in the area.

East Wittering's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 5.0% compared to May, settling at 5.5 per 1,000 residents — a continuation of the trend seen in recent months. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, reflecting a relatively low-frequency pattern compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 183 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is particularly low when compared to the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 125 residents. The decline in overall crime rate aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal areas, where summer tourism may temporarily displace certain types of crime. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a different dynamic at play, one that may require closer attention to community engagement strategies.