Middleton on Sea vs Old Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Middleton on Sea Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Old Town Sussex Police

      Middleton on Sea vs Old Town Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Middleton on Sea
      Sussex Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑26% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Old Town
      Sussex Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middleton on Sea
      B Old Town
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      218
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26%
      ↑29.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middleton on Sea
      B Old Town
      Violent Crime
      79 ↑30%
      85 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑136%
      33 ↑83%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓62%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      15 ↑7%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓40%
      11 ↓31%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      20 ↑67%
      27 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Old Town is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 63/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middleton on Sea safer than Old Town?

      Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Town has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Old Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middleton on Sea vs Old Town?

      Middleton on Sea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Town shows +29.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Middleton on Sea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Old Town, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Middleton on Sea recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Town recorded 33. 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 Middleton on Sea vs Old Town?

      Violent crime in Middleton on Sea totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Old Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middleton on Sea recorded 173 crimes (now 218, a change of +26%). Old Town recorded 146 crimes previously (now 189, +29.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleton on Sea and Old Town?

      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. Middleton on Sea has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Old Town has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middleton on Sea and Old Town?

      Middleton on Sea falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Old Town 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 Middleton on Sea and Old Town?

      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 Middleton on Sea or Old Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middleton on Sea and Old Town. 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.