Marine - Bognor Regis vs South Portslade

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Marine - Bognor Regis Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Portslade Sussex Police

      Marine - Bognor Regis vs South Portslade Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Marine - Bognor Regis
      Sussex Police
      1,447 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Portslade
      Sussex Police
      927 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marine - Bognor Regis
      B South Portslade
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,447
      927
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,253
      1,031
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marine - Bognor Regis
      B South Portslade
      Violent Crime
      467 ↑22%
      298 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↑19%
      144 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑21%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑12%
      41 ↑21%
      Burglary
      73 ↑74%
      30 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓28%
      83 ↓3%
      Drugs
      33 ↑3%
      19 ↓41%
      Public Order
      108 ↓5%
      94 ↓8%
      Robbery
      31 ↑343%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      213 ↑28%
      117 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓40%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑100%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      13 ↑8%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑26%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Portslade is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marine - Bognor Regis safer than South Portslade?

      Marine - Bognor Regis has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,447 crimes in the last 12 months. South Portslade has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 927 crimes. South Portslade scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marine - Bognor Regis vs South Portslade?

      Marine - Bognor Regis shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Portslade shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade?

      In Marine - Bognor Regis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (467 incidents). In South Portslade, it is Violent Crime (298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade?

      Marine - Bognor Regis recorded 218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Portslade recorded 144. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Marine - Bognor Regis vs South Portslade?

      Violent crime in Marine - Bognor Regis totalled 467 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in South Portslade. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marine - Bognor Regis recorded 1,253 crimes (now 1,447, a change of +15.5%). South Portslade recorded 1,031 crimes previously (now 927, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Marine - Bognor Regis has a resolution rate of 41.7% and South Portslade has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade?

      Marine - Bognor Regis falls within the Sussex Police boundary. South Portslade is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Marine - Bognor Regis or South Portslade on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marine - Bognor Regis and South Portslade. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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