Middleton on Sea vs Roselands and Bridgemere

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
      47/100
      Roselands and Bridgemere Sussex Police

      Middleton on Sea vs Roselands and Bridgemere Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Middleton on Sea
      Sussex Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑26% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Roselands and Bridgemere
      Sussex Police
      415 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middleton on Sea
      B Roselands and Bridgemere
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      218
      415
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middleton on Sea
      B Roselands and Bridgemere
      Violent Crime
      79 ↑30%
      163 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑136%
      78 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓62%
      25 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑100%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      15 ↑7%
      9 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓40%
      30 ↑20%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      20 ↑67%
      22 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓20%
      37 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      19 ↑138%
      Overall Verdict
      A Middleton on Sea is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middleton on Sea safer than Roselands and Bridgemere?

      Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Roselands and Bridgemere has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 415 crimes. Middleton on Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middleton on Sea vs Roselands and Bridgemere?

      Middleton on Sea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roselands and Bridgemere shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Middleton on Sea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Roselands and Bridgemere, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Middleton on Sea recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roselands and Bridgemere recorded 78. 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 Roselands and Bridgemere?

      Violent crime in Middleton on Sea totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Roselands and Bridgemere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middleton on Sea and Roselands and Bridgemere 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%). Roselands and Bridgemere recorded 375 crimes previously (now 415, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleton on Sea and Roselands and Bridgemere?

      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 Roselands and Bridgemere has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middleton on Sea and Roselands and Bridgemere?

      Middleton on Sea falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Roselands and Bridgemere 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 Roselands and Bridgemere?

      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 Roselands and Bridgemere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middleton on Sea and Roselands and Bridgemere. 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.