Crime Rate in Marine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marine

The total recorded crimes in Marine, Arun, UK in February 2026 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marine crime rate of 1.86 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: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Marine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • John Street with total crimes: 12
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 12

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 Arun:

    • In 2024, Marine reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 1,274 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Marine witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Marine experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 999 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Marine witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Marine has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Marine Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Marine crimes were 1,274. The crime rate of Marine in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marine were around 999 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)
RiverNA NA2,183 11,713 1
HothamNA NA1,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with ToddingtonNA NA1,416 2919 5
BarnhamNA NA1,099 5952 4
BerstedNA NA986 6774 6
OrchardNA NA662 10618 7
Arundel & WalbertonNA NA876 7593 8
YaptonNA NA839 8452 10
Angmering & FindonNA NA716 9488 9
Rustington EastNA NA509 12359 11
Felpham WestNA NA589 11356 12
PevenseyNA NA499 13332 13
Rustington WestNA NA363 15301 14
BrookfieldNA NA369 14291 15
East PrestonNA NA255 18242 16
PaghamNA NA335 16237 17
BeachNA NA318 17187 19
Aldwick WestNA NA209 20217 18
Felpham EastNA NA210 19144 23
Aldwick EastNA NA183 23186 20
FerringNA NA202 21179 21
Middleton-on-SeaNA NA193 22170 22

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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
December 202517
November 202515
October 202514
September 202514
August 202526
July 202521
June 202516
May 202525
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
December 202538
November 202540
October 202536
September 202539
August 202546
July 202537
June 202545
May 202540
April 202536
March 202528
February 202537

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20256
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 202524
November 20253
October 202513
September 202512
August 202511
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 202510
October 20251
September 20255
August 20255
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
December 20255
November 20254
October 20258
September 20259
August 20255
July 20257
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20257
November 20255
October 20258
September 20253
August 20258
July 202515
June 202510
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20254
November 20256
September 20252
August 202510
July 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20255
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
August 202513
July 202512
June 20258
May 202511
April 202523
March 202528
February 202516

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
May 20251
March 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. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
2. John Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Oxford Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Southdown Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Sadler Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Fawkes Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lennox Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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