Bognor Regis Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Bognor Regis recorded 497 crimes across its population of 71,159 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people—13.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure places the area in a safer bracket than the national average. Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents, 38.4% of total crimes) dominated the crime profile, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000, 1% above). The seasonal context of October—shorter daylight hours, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributed to this spike, as darker evenings may increase opportunities for violent incidents. Criminal damage and arson (61 incidents, 12.3% of total) also stood out, with rates 53% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s coastal environment and seasonal weather challenges. Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents, 11.5% of total), however, was 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management or policing strategies. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a 24.2% increase compared to September, a rise that may be linked to the month’s specific characteristics, including increased foot traffic in retail areas during the pre-Christmas shopping period. These patterns illustrate how Bognor Regis’ built-up area status, combined with its coastal location and seasonal rhythms, shapes its unique crime profile.

October 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with possession of weapons reporting a 350% increase (from 2 to 9 incidents) and robbery rising by 300% (from 1 to 4). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal potential shifts in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors like Halloween or increased alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 18.9% (from 37 to 30), a decline that may reflect improved retail security measures or changing consumer behaviour. The crime mix also showed marked differences from the UK average: criminal damage and arson rates were 53% higher than national levels, likely driven by the area’s coastal infrastructure and seasonal weather conditions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates were 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective local initiatives in managing community disputes. These variations illustrate how Bognor Regis’ unique geography and demographics shape its crime profile differently from the national picture.

Bognor Regis recorded 497 crimes in October 2024, translating to 16 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of local activity, though it must be contextualised against the area’s population of 71,159. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates the area’s safety profile within a relatable framework. Comparing October’s crime rate (7.0 per 1,000) to the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000 reveals a 24.2% increase, a shift that may reflect seasonal dynamics such as shorter daylight hours or Halloween-related activity. While this rise is notable, the area’s overall rate remains 13.6% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in safety performance relative to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective also shows that Bognor Regis’ crime density is lower than many comparable areas, though the month-on-month rise suggests the need for continued monitoring of local trends.