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Crime in Westbourne

Westbourne had 279 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% above the middle Chichester area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

PO10, Chichester · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Westbourne

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72.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 66 Apr 93 May 90 Jun 95 Jul 94 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9534%
anti-social behaviour6824%
public order249%
theft228%
criminal damage207%
shoplifting197%
burglary114%
vehicle crime93%

Westbourne against Chichester

TypeWestbourne per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence24.617.5▲ 25%
Burglary2.81.9–
Vehicle crime2.32.4–
Anti-social behaviour17.613.2▲ 1%
Theft and robbery74.3▲ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Warblington116.7▲ 5%
Rowlands Castle83.5▲ 38%
Westbourne72.2▲ 16%
Emsworth64.1▲ 9%
Prinsted50.4▼ 12%
Nutbourne49.9▲ 61%
Southbourne46.7▼ 7%
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 Westbourne a safe area?

Westbourne had about 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westbourne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by anti-social behaviour (68) and public order (24).