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Crime in East Wittering

East Wittering had 122 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Chichester area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

PO20, Chichester · within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Wittering

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58.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 34 Apr 31 May 40 Jun 44 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Wittering. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4739%
violence3730%
theft87%
public order76%
other crime65%
drugs65%
criminal damage43%
vehicle crime22%

East Wittering against Chichester

TypeEast Wittering per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence17.817.5▲ 12%
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime12.4–
Anti-social behaviour22.613.2▲ 88%
Theft and robbery4.34.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Selsey118.3▲ 71%
East Wittering58.7▲ 24%
Bosham56.6▲ 24%
Bracklesham54.9▲ 46%
Birdham53.6▼ 13%
See every Chichester area ranked on the crime in Chichester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is East Wittering a safe area?

East Wittering had about 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in East Wittering?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (47), followed by violence (37) and theft (8).