Bognor Regis Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 71,159 residents, Bognor Regis recorded 465 crimes in October 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 18.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, placing the area in the safer half of the national distribution. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 174 incidents (37.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (64 cases) and public order offences (51 cases). These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a coastal town, where public spaces and seasonal events may contribute to higher rates of certain crimes. The dominance of violence and anti-social behaviour contrasts with lower rates of property crimes, which may reflect the area’s smaller scale and community-focused environment. Seasonal factors in October—such as the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—likely influenced the timing and type of incidents, though the overall rate remained stable compared to other months. The UK comparison highlights Bognor Regis’s relatively low levels of violent crime, though public order and criminal damage exceeded national averages, suggesting localised challenges that may require targeted interventions.

October 2023 saw a 75% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 4 to 7 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal cycling patterns or changes in local activity. Robbery also rose by 50%, from 4 to 6 cases, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. Conversely, burglary fell by 30% compared to the previous month, with 14 incidents reported—well below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13.8% of all crimes, was 30% below the national average, a trend consistent with Bognor Regis’s generally lower levels of such incidents. Public order and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages by 19% and 11% respectively, suggesting a potential link to local events or community dynamics during the month. These variations illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate independently of the overall trend.

Bognor Regis recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, a 9.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter daylight hours and the transition from autumn to winter may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a town with a population of 71,159. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This suggests a relatively stable security environment compared to national trends, though local factors such as the town’s coastal character and seasonal events like Halloween may still influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the rate remains well within the range of a typical built-up area, with no significant spikes in categories that would disrupt the overall balance.