Crime Rates at Micklam Close, Bognor Regis, PO21 4JR

Micklam Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Aldwick West , and the 125th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Micklam Close (PO21 4JR) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Aldwick West average (40.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Micklam Close (PO21 4JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Valentines Gardens, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stoney Stile Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.