Crime Rates at Merton Close, Bognor Regis, PO21 5SQ

Merton Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aldwick East , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merton Close (PO21 5SQ) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% lower than the Aldwick East average (40.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Merton Close (PO21 5SQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Countisbury Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Southwark Walk (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.