Marine - Bognor Regis vs Middleton on Sea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Marine - Bognor Regis Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Middleton on Sea Sussex Police

      Marine - Bognor Regis vs Middleton on Sea Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Marine - Bognor Regis
      Sussex Police
      1,447 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Middleton on Sea
      Sussex Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑26% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marine - Bognor Regis
      B Middleton on Sea
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,447
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,253
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↑26%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marine - Bognor Regis
      B Middleton on Sea
      Violent Crime
      467 ↑22%
      79 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↑19%
      59 ↑136%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑21%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑12%
      12 ↑100%
      Burglary
      73 ↑74%
      15 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓28%
      12 ↓40%
      Drugs
      33 ↑3%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      108 ↓5%
      20 ↑67%
      Robbery
      31 ↑343%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      213 ↑28%
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑26%
      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 Marine - Bognor Regis safer than Middleton on Sea?

      Marine - Bognor Regis has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,447 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 Marine - Bognor Regis vs Middleton on Sea?

      Marine - Bognor Regis shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Marine - Bognor Regis and Middleton on Sea?

      In Marine - Bognor Regis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (467 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 Marine - Bognor Regis and Middleton on Sea?

      Marine - Bognor Regis recorded 218 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 Marine - Bognor Regis vs Middleton on Sea?

      Violent crime in Marine - Bognor Regis totalled 467 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 Marine - Bognor Regis and Middleton on Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marine - Bognor Regis recorded 1,253 crimes (now 1,447, a change of +15.5%). Middleton on Sea recorded 173 crimes previously (now 218, +26%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marine - Bognor Regis 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. Marine - Bognor Regis has a resolution rate of 41.7% 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 Marine - Bognor Regis and Middleton on Sea?

      Marine - Bognor Regis 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 Marine - Bognor Regis 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 Marine - Bognor Regis or Middleton on Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marine - Bognor Regis 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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