Beach (Littlehampton) vs Middleton on Sea

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Middleton on Sea Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Middleton on Sea Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Middleton on Sea
      Sussex Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑26% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Middleton on Sea
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      297
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↑26%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Middleton on Sea
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      79 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      59 ↑136%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      12 ↑100%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      15 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      20 ↑67%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than Middleton on Sea?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 218 crimes. Middleton on Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Middleton on Sea?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middleton on Sea shows +26% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Middleton on Sea, it is Violent Crime (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleton on Sea recorded 59. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Middleton on Sea?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 79 in Middleton on Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 300 crimes (now 297, a change of -1%). Middleton on Sea recorded 173 crimes previously (now 218, +26%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Beach (Littlehampton) has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Middleton on Sea has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Middleton on Sea is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Beach (Littlehampton) or Middleton on Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beach (Littlehampton) and Middleton on Sea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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