Crime Rate in Marine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marine

The total recorded crimes in Marine, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marine crime rate of 0.99 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: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Marine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sea Place with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • North Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 Worthing:

    • In 2024, Marine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 634 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marine recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Marine had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 446 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marine recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, 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 59 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 6th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Marine crimes were 634. The crime rate of Marine in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marine were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)CrimesRank (Marine)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater41 10773 5654 4
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Selden57 7696 7444 10
Salvington55 8590 10464 8
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Marine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20245
July 20242
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
December 202416
November 20249
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
May 20242

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 202416
September 202422
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 202419

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202522
February 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 202419
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202432
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Marine in May 2025

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

1. Sea Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. North Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Valerie Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Waterfront (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Rye Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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