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Crime in Westhampnett

Westhampnett had 135 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 357.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 25 Chichester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 609% above the middle Chichester area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

PO18, Chichester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Westhampnett

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357.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 25Chichester rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 44 Apr 74 May 55 Jun 35 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3123%
anti-social behaviour2921%
shoplifting2821%
public order1713%
theft118%
criminal damage97%
vehicle crime32%
weapons21%

Westhampnett against Chichester

TypeWesthampnett per 1,000Middle Chichester areaChange
Violence82.117.5▼ 30%
Burglary5.31.9–
Vehicle crime7.92.4–
Anti-social behaviour76.813.2▲ 21%
Theft and robbery31.84.30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westhampnett357.4▼ 15%
Chichester212▲ 10%
Tangmere121.2▲ 53%
Boxgrove116.4▲ 62%
Oving23.3–
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 Westhampnett a safe area?

Westhampnett had about 357.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 25 Chichester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westhampnett?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (28).