Bognor Regis Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bognor Regis, a coastal resort town in West Sussex, reported a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2024—27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, when translated to everyday risk, means that for every 1,000 residents, there were just 5.6 reported crimes, a stark contrast to the national average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). These patterns align with the town’s seasonal rhythms, as September marks the start of the academic year and the return of students, which may contribute to higher rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (26% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (56% below) could be attributed to Bognor Regis’s relatively small retail footprint and limited urban density compared to larger cities. The town’s coastal character, with its mix of residential areas and tourist attractions, may also explain the lower rates of burglary (35% below UK average) and drug-related offences (58% below), as these crimes are often more concentrated in densely populated or high-drug-traffic areas. However, the rise in 'other crime' and theft from the person suggests that local authorities may need to adapt strategies to address emerging challenges, particularly during periods of increased foot traffic or seasonal activity.

September 2024 saw a 37.5% increase in 'other crime' (from 8 to 11 incidents) and a 33.3% rise in theft from the person (from 3 to 4). These shifts suggest evolving challenges in crime prevention, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the influx of students or changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), and robbery dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), indicating potential successes in targeted policing efforts or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category at 40% of all crimes, though their rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% below the national rate, a figure that may reflect the town’s coastal character and community-focused initiatives. The 26% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.7 to 0.5 per 1,000) could be attributed to increased retail security measures or seasonal retail patterns during the back-to-school period.

Bognor Regis recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a 22.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This decline places the area 27.3% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 reported crimes, a figure that translates to a local context of roughly one crime for every 178 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Bognor Regis. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, for every 1,000 residents, the area faces significantly fewer crimes than the national average, a contrast that may reflect the town’s character as a coastal resort with limited urban density. The decrease in violent crime, particularly in robbery and possession of weapons, alongside the rise in other crime categories, suggests shifting patterns that could be influenced by seasonal transitions, such as the start of the academic year or changes in tourism activity.