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 March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton-on-Sea crime rate of 5.86 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 Middleton-on-Sea, encompassing approximately 4,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Middleton-on-Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Cootes Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St Nicholas Court 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Middleton-on-Sea has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Middleton-on-Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Middleton-on-Sea in March 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Cootes Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. St Nicholas Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sunnymead Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arundel Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. North Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Elmer Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Coldicott Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Manor Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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