Crime Rate in Middleton-on-Sea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton-on-Sea

The total recorded crimes in Middleton-on-Sea, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton-on-Sea crime rate of 5.12 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 Middleton-on-Sea, encompassing approximately 4,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Middleton-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnymead Close with total crimes: 4
  • Yapton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Middleton-on-Sea?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Middleton-on-Sea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 193 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Middleton-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Middleton-on-Sea had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 170 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Middleton-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Middleton-on-Sea has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Middleton-on-Sea Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Middleton-on-Sea has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Middleton-on-Sea crimes were 193. The crime rate of Middleton-on-Sea in 2024 was 47.09 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middleton-on-Sea were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.48 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middleton-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Middleton-on-Sea)CrimesRank (Middleton-on-Sea)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
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
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Middleton-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20247
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Middleton-on-Sea in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Middleton-on-Sea postcode area is presented below.

1. Sunnymead Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Yapton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lodge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Cootes Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Baldwin Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ancton Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Southdean Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farm Corner (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coldicott Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Templesheen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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