Arundel vs Middleton on Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Arundel Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Middleton on Sea Sussex Police

      Arundel vs Middleton on Sea Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Arundel
      Sussex Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.5% trend
      75% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Middleton on Sea
      Sussex Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Middleton on Sea
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      274
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      494
      206
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.5%
      ↑13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      75%
      19.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Middleton on Sea
      Violent Crime
      78 ↓38%
      87 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓48%
      79 ↑147%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓60%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      3 ↓89%
      12 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓48%
      11 ↓54%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↓81%
      Public Order
      24 ↑26%
      18 ↓10%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓89%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arundel is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than Middleton on Sea?

      Arundel has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 234 crimes. Arundel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Middleton on Sea?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middleton on Sea shows +13.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and Middleton on Sea?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Middleton on Sea, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and Middleton on Sea?

      Arundel recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleton on Sea recorded 79. 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 Arundel vs Middleton on Sea?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Middleton on Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Middleton on Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 494 crimes (now 274, a change of -44.5%). Middleton on Sea recorded 206 crimes previously (now 234, +13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel 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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 75% and Middleton on Sea has 19.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Middleton on Sea?

      Arundel 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 Arundel 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 Arundel or Middleton on Sea on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.