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Crime in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis had 1,636 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 25 Arun areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 87% above the middle Arun area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

PO21, Arun · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bognor Regis

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155.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 25Arun rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common462 in 3 months

Month by month

459 Mar 546 Apr 520 May 525 Jun 548 Jul 563 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bognor Regis. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence46228%
anti-social behaviour41926%
shoplifting16810%
public order1248%
criminal damage1217%
vehicle crime946%
theft875%
burglary523%

Bognor Regis against Arun

TypeBognor Regis per 1,000Middle Arun areaChange
Violence43.923.8▲ 6%
Burglary4.91.90%
Vehicle crime8.92.7▲ 54%
Anti-social behaviour39.822.2▲ 36%
Theft and robbery11.54.7▲ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bognor Regis155.4▲ 7%
Felpham141.3▲ 9%
Aldwick120.7▲ 4%
Shripney106.7▲ 11%
North Bersted85.8▲ 31%
Rose Green83.8▲ 2%
Middleton on Sea36.7▼ 16%
See every Arun area ranked on the crime in Arun page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bognor Regis a safe area?

Bognor Regis had about 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 25 Arun areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bognor Regis?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (462), followed by anti-social behaviour (419) and shoplifting (168).