Crime in Middleton-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Middleton-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Middleton-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Middleton-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Middleton-on-Sea
- Middleton-on-Sea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Middleton-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Middleton-on-Sea
- Demographics of Middleton-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Middleton-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (53) and public order (18) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Middleton-on-Sea | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 175 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,882 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Middleton-on-Sea of any year here (175 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 175 | 35.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 233 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 185 | 37.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 187 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 176 | 36.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 227 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 222 | 45.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 220 | 45.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 15.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Middleton-on-Sea; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Middleton-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -4% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +94% |
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +182% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +524% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +270% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +409% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +181% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +219% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Middleton-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crossways” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossways | 14 |
| On or near Cootes Lane | 9 |
| On or near Templars Close | 7 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 6 |
| On or near Elmer Road | 6 |
| On or near Lucking Lane | 6 |
| On or near Marlowe Close | 6 |
| On or near Yapton Road | 6 |
| On or near Arundel Way | 5 |
| On or near Sea Lane | 5 |
Of the 122 crimes in Middleton-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Middleton-on-Sea has an estimated population of 4,882 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (44%, against 19%), more retired residents (44%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Middleton-on-Sea average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Middleton-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 43.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Middleton-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Middleton-on-Sea recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Middleton-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Middleton-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Middleton-on-Sea was down 25% on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Middleton-on-Sea?
About 4,882 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 44% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Middleton-on-Sea?
Middleton-on-Sea is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.