Crime Rate in Marine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marine

The total recorded crimes in Marine, Adur, UK in February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marine crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marine, encompassing approximately 59,564 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marine Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Seahaven Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Kings Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Marine?

To understand the safety of Marine, we need to analyze Marine crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Marine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 263 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marine recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

    • In 2023, Marine had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 182 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marine recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Marine has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Marine Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Marine crimes were 263. The crime rate of Marine in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marine were around 182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)
Mash BarnNA NA689 5948 1
St Mary'sNA NA1,000 1930 2
HillsideNA NA880 2529 5
Southwick GreenNA NA802 3708 3
EastbrookNA NA735 4582 4
ChurchillNA NA390 8374 6
SouthlandsNA NA423 6323 7
WidewaterNA NA408 7280 9
PeverelNA NA313 9300 8
ManorNA NA269 10235 10
CokehamNA NA208 12157 12
St NicolasNA NA148 13121 13
BuckinghamNA NA106 14106 14

Marine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20254
July 202512
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
February 20254

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20258
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20258
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20255

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Marine in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marine postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Seahaven Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Kings Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Seaford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Kings Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Beach Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Harriet Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Emerald Quay (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Burrells (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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