Frant and Withyham vs Middleton on Sea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Frant and Withyham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Middleton on Sea Sussex Police

      Frant and Withyham vs Middleton on Sea Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Frant and Withyham
      Sussex Police
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      54.5% 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 Frant and Withyham
      B Middleton on Sea
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      184
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑26%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frant and Withyham
      B Middleton on Sea
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓33%
      79 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑0%
      59 ↑136%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑0%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑0%
      12 ↑100%
      Burglary
      28 ↑100%
      15 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑0%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      20 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Frant and Withyham is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 63/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frant and Withyham safer than Middleton on Sea?

      Frant and Withyham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 184 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 218 crimes. Frant and Withyham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frant and Withyham vs Middleton on Sea?

      Frant and Withyham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — 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 Frant and Withyham and Middleton on Sea?

      In Frant and Withyham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 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 Frant and Withyham and Middleton on Sea?

      Frant and Withyham recorded 27 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 Frant and Withyham vs Middleton on Sea?

      Violent crime in Frant and Withyham totalled 50 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 Frant and Withyham and Middleton on Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frant and Withyham recorded 198 crimes (now 184, a change of -7.1%). Middleton on Sea recorded 173 crimes previously (now 218, +26%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frant and Withyham 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. Frant and Withyham has a resolution rate of 54.5% 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 Frant and Withyham and Middleton on Sea?

      Frant and Withyham 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 Frant and Withyham 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 Frant and Withyham or Middleton on Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frant and Withyham 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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