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Burglary Rates in Westbourne

Chichester, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Westbourne recorded 26 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 106% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

26

6.96 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

220

58.9 per 1,000 residents

106% above the UK average182% above the South East regional average

How does Westbourne rank?

Within Chichester

1 of 21 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

94th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
5
3
5
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
67
30%
Violence & Sexual
55
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
41
19%
Burglary
26
12%
Vehicle Crime
24
11%
Shoplifting
4
2%
Drug Offences
2
1%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Westbourne

Source: Census 2021 · 1,648 households

Detached 37%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 18%Flats 6%

The most common property type in Westbourne is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Westbourne homeowners

Most homes in Westbourne are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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