Bognor Regis Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 71,159, Bognor Regis recorded 504 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average crime profile for the area. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 191 incidents (37.9% of total crimes) at a rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This mirrors the UK average for this category but highlights the persistent challenge of violent crime in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour followed with 75 reports (14.9%), a category where Bognor Regis performs better than the UK average, which stands at 1.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent crime, though no direct causal link can be drawn. The area’s coastal location and mix of residential and retail zones may explain the balance between property crimes (173 incidents) and violent offences, with shoplifting and criminal damage also featuring prominently. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the proportion of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as the density of public spaces and the timing of seasonal events, play a role in shaping crime patterns.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+75%) and bicycle theft (+60%) compared to September, with 14 and 8 incidents respectively. This surge may be linked to the transition to darker evenings, which could deter natural surveillance and create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, burglary and theft from the person both declined significantly: burglary fell by 48.3% (29 to 15 incidents) and theft from the person dropped by 50% (4 to 2). The decrease in theft from the person is particularly notable, as the area recorded zero incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate 100% below the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 13% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement or local policing strategies may be effective in curbing such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while consistent with the UK average, accounted for nearly 40% of all crimes, indicating that this category remains a key focus for local authorities. The data also shows that Bognor Regis performs well in categories like vehicle crime (52% below UK average) and burglary (33% below), which could reflect the area’s lower density of high-value assets compared to larger urban centres.

Bognor Regis’ crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 in October 2025 marks a 2.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.3, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to Bognor Regis, provides context for residents on the frequency of incidents in their community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower half of UK crime profiles. This statistic, when scaled to the population of 71,159, underscores that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the disproportionate impact of violent crime—accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents—means that those who do experience crime are more likely to encounter it in the form of personal violence. The area’s performance in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, which are both significantly below the UK average, suggests that its built-up character and coastal location may offer some inherent advantages in reducing property-related offences. These comparative metrics provide a nuanced picture of Bognor Regis’ crime profile, highlighting both areas of strength and ongoing challenges.