Bognor Regis Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bognor Regis' August 2025 crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents — 17.3% above the UK average — highlights a worrying trend in local crime patterns. This coastal resort town, known for its summer tourism and seasonal influx of visitors, saw a sharp rise in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.2% of all reported incidents. The rate of 3.1 per 1,000 for these offences is 8% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's summer dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000 (19.4% of total crimes), also exceeded national averages by 23%, likely driven by increased social activity in public spaces during the peak holiday season. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000 (9.3% of total crimes), surged 43% above the UK average, reflecting the challenges of managing retail spaces with high foot traffic. This spike aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, when unoccupied homes may leave properties vulnerable to burglary and increased tourism could heighten opportunities for theft. The town's crime profile, shaped by its coastal character and summer tourism, reveals a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, with violent and property crimes forming the bulk of incidents. While the overall crime rate remains below that of major urban centres, the above-average rates for violence and anti-social behaviour suggest targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific challenges of a resort town during peak season.

August 2025 marked a stark rise in vehicle crime, surging by 187.5% from 16 to 46 incidents — a jump that likely reflects increased car usage during the summer months and potential vulnerabilities in parking areas. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 28.3%, with 59 incidents reported, suggesting possible links to seasonal neglect of properties during the peak holiday period. While drug-related offences increased by 54.5% (11 to 17), other thefts fell by 28.6% (42 to 30), a decrease that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities in retail areas. The town's violent crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 (32.2% of total crimes) is 8% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing public safety. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic and near unoccupied holiday homes, where the 43% spike in shoplifting (63 incidents) may indicate targeted theft during the tourist season.

Bognor Regis' crime rate in August 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 13.2% increase from July's 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 17.3% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent trend in recent months. Daily crime figures show 22 incidents reported each day, a rate that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, warrants vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 105 residents — a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the need for awareness in public spaces. The population context reveals that 71,159 residents face a higher-than-average risk of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences alone accounting for 32.2% of all reported incidents. This concentration of violent crime is higher than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as increased foot traffic during the summer months may be contributing. While property crime rates remain lower than violent crime, the sharp rise in vehicle crime (+187.5%) and criminal damage (+28.3%) indicates shifting patterns that could be linked to unoccupied holiday homes or increased alcohol-related incidents in the town centre.