Crime in Bognor Regis: statistics, rates and trends
7,025 crimes were recorded in Bognor Regis in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bognor Regis at a glance
- Crime trends in Bognor Regis
- Types of crime in Bognor Regis
- Bognor Regis compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bognor Regis
- Streets with the most crime in Bognor Regis
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bognor Regis
- Demographics of Bognor Regis
- Questions about crime in Bognor Regis
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,241), anti-social behaviour (1,334) and shoplifting (833) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 330th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bognor Regis | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,025 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 68,862 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bognor Regis of any year here (7,025 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,025 | 102.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,284 | 91.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,657 | 82.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,023 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,151 | 89.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,991 | 101.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,782 | 98.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,493 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,168 | 89.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 685 |
| July 2026 | 670 |
| June 2026 | 654 |
| May 2026 | 642 |
| April 2026 | 639 |
| March 2026 | 556 |
| February 2026 | 526 |
| January 2026 | 578 |
| December 2025 | 548 |
| November 2025 | 505 |
| October 2025 | 504 |
| September 2025 | 518 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bognor Regis recorded notably more shoplifting (43% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (27% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 942 to 1,334 and robbery rose from 71 to 90, while burglary fell from 305 to 241 and bicycle theft fell from 65 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,241 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,334 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 833 | 12.1 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 637 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 473 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 399 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 282 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 241 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 214 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Other crime | 124 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Robbery | 90 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 85 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 53 | 0.8 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bognor Regis; the highest is Chichester (158.6 per 1,000) and the lowest East Wittering (49.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bognor Regis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham (Arun) | 572 | 61.9 | -39% |
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | -1% |
| Chichester | 5,505 | 158.6 | +55% |
| Selsey | 829 | 75.5 | -26% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,262 | 103.4 | +1% |
| Littlehampton | 2,308 | 123.8 | +21% |
| East Wittering | 346 | 49.3 | -52% |
| Rustington | 1,993 | 56.3 | -45% |
Of the 11 areas within Bognor Regis, Hotham had the highest crime rate (223.6 per 1,000) and Felpham East the lowest (34.3), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotham | Neighbourhood | 6,423 | 1,436 | 223.6 |
| Marine | Neighbourhood | 8,020 | 1,462 | 182.3 |
| Orchard | Neighbourhood | 6,749 | 895 | 132.6 |
| Pevensey | Neighbourhood | 4,762 | 545 | 114.4 |
| Bersted | Neighbourhood | 11,291 | 1,137 | 100.7 |
| Felpham West | Neighbourhood | 7,014 | 488 | 69.6 |
| Pagham | Neighbourhood | 6,653 | 400 | 60.1 |
| Aldwick East | Neighbourhood | 4,981 | 222 | 44.6 |
| Aldwick West | Neighbourhood | 6,497 | 287 | 44.2 |
| Middleton-on-Sea | Neighbourhood | 4,882 | 175 | 35.8 |
| Felpham East | Neighbourhood | 5,244 | 180 | 34.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Bognor Regis over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (439).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 439 |
| On or near Parking Area | 367 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 211 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 189 |
| On or near Station Road | 175 |
| On or near Kingsmead | 136 |
| On or near Sussex Street | 132 |
| On or near York Road | 106 |
| On or near John Street | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
Of the 5,691 crimes in Bognor Regis with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,334 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,540 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,776 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 515 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 329 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 156 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 145 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 122 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 46 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bognor Regis has an estimated population of 68,862 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bognor Regis average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bognor Regis | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bognor Regis a safe place to live?
Bognor Regis recorded 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 330th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bognor Regis?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,334).
Is crime in Bognor Regis going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bognor Regis was up 12% on the year before: 7,025 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bognor Regis?
About 68,862 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bognor Regis?
Bognor Regis is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.