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Crime in Westergate

Westergate had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 25 Arun areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% below the middle Arun area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

PO20, Arun · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Westergate

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43.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 25Arun rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 31 Apr 15 May 28 Jun 15 Jul 22 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Westergate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2335%
violence2031%
public order58%
other crime46%
shoplifting35%
theft35%
criminal damage35%
burglary35%

Westergate against Arun

TypeWestergate per 1,000Middle Arun areaChange
Violence13.523.8▼ 33%
Burglary21.9–
Vehicle crime02.7–
Anti-social behaviour15.522.2▲ 64%
Theft and robbery24.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tangmere121.2▲ 53%
Shripney106.7▲ 11%
Barnham105.8▲ 17%
Eastergate70.4▲ 9%
Westergate43.8▼ 23%
Walberton25.8–
See every Arun area ranked on the crime in Arun page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Westergate a safe area?

Westergate had about 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 25 Arun areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Westergate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (23), followed by violence (20) and public order (5).