What is the crime rate in West Dean? 19 crimes
West Dean had 19 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Fewer than 1,000 people live here, so we don't give a rate per 1,000. Crime fell 32.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was criminal damage and arson.
- Recorded crimes
- 19
- On the previous 12 months
- −32.1%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to September 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in West DeanWhat are the most common crimes in West Dean?
Criminal damage and arson was the most common crime in West Dean, with 8 recorded in the 12 months to September 2026.
| Crime type | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
Is crime going up or down in West Dean?
Crime fell 32.1% on the previous 12 months. 19 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to September 2026, against 28 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, October 2023 to September 2026
How does crime in West Dean compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in West Dean compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Chichester.
West Dean vs Marden
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Marden
- No crime rate
Open comparison
West Dean vs Singleton
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Singleton
- No crime rate
Open comparison
West Dean vs Bepton
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Bepton
- No crime rate
Open comparison
West Dean vs Elsted and Treyford
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Elsted and Treyford
- No crime rate
Open comparison
West Dean vs Cocking
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Cocking
- No crime rate
Open comparison
West Dean vs Lavant
- West Dean
- No crime rate
- Lavant
- 45 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is West Dean a safe place to live?
West Dean had 19 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Crime fell 32.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was criminal damage and arson. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in West Dean?
Police recorded 8 incidents of anti-social behaviour in West Dean in the 12 months to September 2026. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about West Dean?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in West Dean.
- What is the average house price in West Dean?
- When did average house prices in West Dean reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in West Dean?
- What type of properties are sold in West Dean?
- What price range do most homes sell for in West Dean?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of West Dean?
- How many parks and green spaces are in West Dean?
- How do West Dean house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 6 November 2026 at 00:28 with the latest Land Registry data (February 2026). The West Dean dataset covers 43 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
About·Data methodology·Buying checklist·Privacy and cookies·YouTube