Crime Rate in Marine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marine

The total recorded crimes in Marine, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marine crime rate of 2.08 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:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
Marine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Steyne Street with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Marine has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Orchard63 9662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Rustington West31 14363 15301 14
Brookfield29 15369 14291 15
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Marine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 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 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202536
March 202528
February 202537
December 202426
November 202440
October 202436
September 202441
August 202436
July 202437
June 202458
May 202428

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
December 202424
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202523
March 202528
February 202516
December 202412
November 202423
October 20249
September 202411
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marine in May 2025

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

1. Oxford Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Steyne Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lennox Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Burnham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Queensway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
7. Sadler Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Stocker Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sturges Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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