Crime Rate in Marine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marine

The total recorded crimes in Marine, Adur, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marine crime rate of 0.44 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Marine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harbour Way with total crimes: 3
  • River Close with total crimes: 3
  • Britannia Avenue 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 May 2025 the Marine has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)
Mash Barn83 2689 5948 1
St Mary's83 11,000 1930 2
Hillside43 6880 2529 5
Southwick Green68 3802 3708 3
Eastbrook43 5735 4582 4
Churchill49 4390 8374 6
Southlands25 10423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Peverel20 11313 9300 8
Manor29 8269 10235 10
Cokeham8 14208 12157 12
St Nicolas13 12148 13121 13
Buckingham10 13106 14106 14

Marine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Marine in May 2025

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

1. Harbour Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. River Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Britannia Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Anchor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Riverside Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beach Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kings Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Shoreham Port (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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