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Eastbourne crime rate

Bromley, Croydon, South East, Sutton /

Overview of Eastbourne crime rate

Eastbourne stands out with a high crime rate, securing the 2nd position among 25 adjacent districts. In 2023, the area reported 12927 crimes, pushing the rate to 127.12 incidents per 1000 residents from a population of 101689, which is a 14.04% hike from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes are Violence and sexual offences (34.7%), Shoplifting (14.8%), and Anti-social behaviour (13.8%), with Bicycle theft (0.9%), Robbery (0.8%), and Theft from the person (0.8%) occurring less frequently.
Of Eastbourne’s 9 wards, Meads (244.8), Devonshire (240.8), and Hampden Park (115.8) face the highest crime rates, whereas Old Town (85.9), Ratton (72.1), and Sovereign (59.5) enjoy a relative peace.
In terms of postcode districts, BN21 (240.8), BN22 (102.0), and BN23 (87.9) experience the most crime, while BN22 (102.0), BN23 (87.9), and BN20 (44.3) are safer in comparison.
Eastbourne has seen significant increases in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, Public order and Vehicle crime in 2022, a sharp rise in Shoplifting in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences in 2021 and 2022. Conversely, there were reductions in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Other theft, and Shoplifting at various points from 2020 to 2022.

Eastbourne crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12927 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4485 (34.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 1917 (14.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1779 (13.8)%
  • Public order – 1123 (8.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1067 (8.3)%
  • Other theft – 781 (6.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 459 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 328 (2.5)%
  • Burglary – 324 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 190 (1.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 154 (1.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 113 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 109 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 98 (0.8)%

How does Eastbourne compare against nearby areas ?

Eastbourne ranks 2nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Eastbourne wards

There are 9 wards within Eastbourne. Meads, Devonshire, Hampden Park has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Eastbourne

There are 4 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Eastbourne. Highest crime rates in BN21, BN22, BN23 .

  • BN21 – 240.8
  • BN22 – 102.0
  • BN23 – 87.9
  • BN20 – 44.3

Postcode districts in Eastbourne

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BN20
BN21
BN22
BN23

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Chichester crime rate

South East /

Overview of Chichester crime rate

Chichester’s crime assessment is medium, placing it 14th among 25 similar districts in terms of crime rates. The year 2023 saw 9,375 crimes reported within a population of 124,068, resulting in a crime rate of 75.56 per 1,000 residents, a slight rise of 1.38% from the previous year.

The most prevalent crime categories in Chichester include Violence and sexual offences (34.0%), Anti-social behaviour (13.5%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.2%), with the rarest being Possession of weapons (1.2%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Robbery (0.5%).

Chichester is divided into 21 wards, with Chichester Central (586.5), Chichester East (151.7), and Chichester West (108.6) recording the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are Harting (37.2), Easebourne (34.3), and Fittleworth (33.4).

In terms of postcode districts overlapping with Chichester, PO19 (139.6), PO9 (125.6), and BN18 (84.4) feature the highest crime figures, while GU28 (47.2), GU31 (45.5), and GU29 (44.7) are the safest.

Chichester has seen a rise in Anti-social behaviour, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences with a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020 and a significant rise in Violence and sexual offences during 2021 and 2023. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime in subsequent years, indicating a mixed trend in crime rates.

Chichester crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9375 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3185 (34.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1265 (13.5)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 866 (9.2)%
  • Public order – 841 (9.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 784 (8.4)%
  • Other theft – 694 (7.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 556 (5.9)%
  • Burglary – 511 (5.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 170 (1.8)%
  • Drugs – 151 (1.6)%
  • Other crime – 135 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 116 (1.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 54 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 47 (0.5)%

How does Chichester compare against nearby areas ?

Chichester ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Chichester wards

There are 21 wards within Chichester. Chichester Central, Chichester East, Chichester West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Chichester

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Chichester. Highest crime rates in PO19, PO9, BN18 .

  • PO19 – 139.6
  • PO9 – 125.6
  • BN18 – 84.4
  • RH14 – 65.8
  • PO20 – 58.6
  • GU30 – 57.7
  • PO18 – 55.5
  • GU27 – 54.8
  • PO10 – 54.4
  • GU8 – 53.6
  • GU33 – 51.9
  • RH20 – 47.8
  • GU28 – 47.2
  • GU31 – 45.5
  • GU29 – 44.7

Postcode districts in Chichester

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PO9
GU27
GU29
RH20
PO10
PO20
PO19
PO18
GU33
GU8
GU28
RH14
GU31
GU30
BN18

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Isle of Wight crime rate

North West, South East /

Overview of Isle of Wight crime rate

The Isle of Wight presents a medium crime severity index.

Positioned 9th out of 25 comparable areas for crime levels, the Isle of Wight reported 12,417 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 140,459, this translates to a crime rate of 88.4 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants, marking a 4.21% decrease from the previous year.

The most prevalent crime categories on the Isle of Wight include Violence and sexual offences (45.8%), Public order (11.1%), and Anti-social behaviour (10.7%). The least common types of crime are Theft from the person (0.5%), Robbery (0.3%), and Bicycle theft (0.1%).

The island comprises 39 wards, with Newport Central (345.7), Ryde North West (211.9), and Pan & Barton (203.7) experiencing the highest crime rates. Conversely, the most secure areas include Cowes West & Gurnard (36.6), Cowes Medina (35.3), and Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey (32.1).

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On the Isle of Wight, there’s been an uptick in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, Shoplifting, and Violence and sexual offences, highlighting concerns particularly around violence which has seen increases in 2021 and 2022. These patterns point to growing issues with disorder and theft. However, reductions in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, and Shoplifting in subsequent years, alongside a notable decrease in Violence and sexual offences in 2023, suggest effective responses to these challenges, reflecting the success of interventions to improve community safety.

Isle of Wight crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12417 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 5693 (45.8)%
  • Public order – 1376 (11.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1329 (10.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1150 (9.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 778 (6.3)%
  • Other theft – 705 (5.7)%
  • Drugs – 418 (3.4)%
  • Burglary – 284 (2.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 227 (1.8)%
  • Other crime – 190 (1.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 153 (1.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 64 (0.5)%
  • Robbery – 34 (0.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 16 (0.1)%

How does Isle of Wight compare against nearby areas ?

Isle of Wight ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Isle of Wight

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Isle of Wight. Highest crime rates in PO30, PO36, PO33 .

  • PO30 – 130.0
  • PO36 – 101.0
  • PO33 – 95.1
  • PO40 – 86.6
  • PO37 – 74.0
  • PO32 – 66.8
  • PO38 – 65.7
  • PO39 – 51.8
  • PO31 – 51.6
  • PO41 – 46.9
  • PO35 – 40.2
  • PO34 – 22.3

Postcode districts in Isle of Wight

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PO30
PO31
PO32
PO33
PO34
PO35
PO36
PO37
PO38
PO41
PO39
PO40

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Staffordshire Moorlands crime rate

North East, South East, West Midlands /

Overview of Staffordshire Moorlands crime rate

The crime level in Staffordshire Moorlands is low, placing it 20th among 25 surrounding boroughs in terms of crime rate. The area reported 5,841 incidents in 2023, with a population of 95,845, resulting in a crime rate of 60.94 per 1,000 residents. Notably, this represents a decline of 11.32% from the previous year.
Staffordshire Moorlands most frequently experiences Violence and sexual offences (49.0%), Anti-social behaviour (12.7%), and Public order (8.9%) crimes. The least common were Robbery (0.3%), Bicycle theft (0.2%), and Theft from the person (0.2%).
Of its 27 wards, Leek East (106.8), Biddulph South (102.5), and Alton (95.9) had the highest crime rates. Conversely, Biddulph North (28.4), Horton (27.1), and Manifold (24.4) were the safest.
In Staffordshire Moorlands, there has been an increase in Public order offenses by 2.08% in 2022 and Violence and sexual offences by 5.22% in 2020 and 7.29% in 2022. On the contrary, there was a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 4.41% in 2021, 2.32% in 2022, and 5.42% in 2023.

Staffordshire Moorlands crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5841 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2864 (49.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 742 (12.7)%
  • Public order – 518 (8.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 497 (8.5)%
  • Other theft – 358 (6.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 227 (3.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 210 (3.6)%
  • Burglary – 167 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 89 (1.5)%
  • Drugs – 87 (1.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 42 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 16 (0.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 13 (0.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 11 (0.2)%

How does Staffordshire Moorlands compare against nearby areas ?

Staffordshire Moorlands ranks 20th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Staffordshire Moorlands wards

There are 27 wards within Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek East, Biddulph South, Alton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Staffordshire Moorlands

There are 16 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Staffordshire Moorlands. Highest crime rates in ST6, ST2, ST3 .

  • ST6 – 126.9
  • ST2 – 121.0
  • ST3 – 116.3
  • SK17 – 101.7
  • SK11 – 82.4
  • ST8 – 72.7
  • ST11 – 68.8
  • ST13 – 68.6
  • ST14 – 67.4
  • ST15 – 63.8
  • ST10 – 58.5
  • ST9 – 44.4
  • ST12 – 43.4
  • ST7 – 41.9
  • DE6 – 37.6
  • CW12 – 9.4

Postcode districts in Staffordshire Moorlands

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CW12
ST6
ST7
ST8
ST9
ST11
ST13
SK17
DE6
ST10
ST3
ST12
ST14
SK11
ST2
ST15

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Woking crime rate

Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, South East, Sutton, Wandsworth /

Overview of Woking crime rate

Woking, with a medium crime level, is positioned 14th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rate. In 2023, the area witnessed 8304 crime incidents, with a population of 103943, resulting in a crime rate of 79.89 per 1000 residents, marking a 3.42% increase from the previous year.

The most reported crimes in Woking were Violence and sexual offences (34.7%), Anti-social behaviour (17.2%), and Public order (9.6%), with Possession of weapons, Theft from the person, and Robbery being the least common.

Of its 10 wards, Canalside, Hoe Valley, and Knaphill have the highest crime rates, whereas Horsell, Heathlands, and Goldsworth Park are the safest.

Looking at Postcode districts within Woking, GU21, GU19, and GU22 report higher crime rates, while GU3, GU4, and GU18 are considerably safer.

In Woking, the crime trends have varied significantly over the past few years. Anti-social behaviour saw an increase of 4.33% in 2020, but then experienced successive decreases of 5.76% in 2021, 4.99% in 2022, and 2.34% in 2023. Conversely, Violence and sexual offences rose by 2.2% in 2023, indicating a recent uptick in this type of crime. Other notable declines include Criminal damage and arson by 1.61% and Other theft by 2.65%, both in 2020, suggesting an overall complex pattern of crime rates in the area.

Woking crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8304 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2880 (34.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1432 (17.2)%
  • Public order – 794 (9.6)%
  • Other theft – 761 (9.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 701 (8.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 403 (4.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 361 (4.3)%
  • Burglary – 272 (3.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 223 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 211 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 109 (1.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 61 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 51 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 45 (0.5)%

How does Woking compare against nearby areas ?

Woking ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Woking wards

There are 10 wards within Woking. Canalside, Hoe Valley, Knaphill has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Woking

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Woking. Highest crime rates in GU21, GU19, GU22 .

  • GU21 – 85.1
  • GU19 – 82.0
  • GU22 – 76.9
  • KT15 – 73.0
  • KT14 – 68.8
  • GU23 – 62.8
  • GU24 – 56.9
  • GU3 – 56.1
  • GU4 – 46.4
  • GU18 – 23.0

Postcode districts in Woking

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KT14
GU18
GU21
GU22
GU24
GU4
GU3
GU23
GU19
KT15

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