Middleton on Sea vs Rye
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Middleton on Sea vs Rye Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middleton on Sea safer than Rye?
Middleton on Sea has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 473 crimes. Middleton on Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Middleton on Sea vs Rye?
Middleton on Sea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rye shows -13.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Middleton on Sea and Rye?
In Middleton on Sea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Rye, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middleton on Sea and Rye?
Middleton on Sea recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rye recorded 83. 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 Rye?
Violent crime in Middleton on Sea totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Rye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Middleton on Sea and Rye 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%). Rye recorded 547 crimes previously (now 473, -13.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleton on Sea and Rye?
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 Rye has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Middleton on Sea and Rye?
Middleton on Sea falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rye 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 Rye?
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 Rye on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middleton on Sea and Rye. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.