Crime in Middleton-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends

187 crimes were recorded in Middleton-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Middleton-on-Sea has the 3,499th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Middleton-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2021 (255 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (168). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Middleton-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-59%).

Violence and sexual offences in Middleton-on-Sea

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Middleton-on-Sea

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Middleton-on-Sea

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Middleton-on-Sea

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Middleton-on-Sea

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Middleton-on-Sea

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Middleton-on-Sea

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Middleton-on-Sea

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Middleton-on-Sea

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Middleton-on-Sea

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Middleton-on-Sea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Middleton-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Middleton-on-Sea.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Middleton-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Middleton-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Middleton-on-Sea has an estimated population of 4,882. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Middleton-on-Sea sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Middleton-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.