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Crime in Middleton on Sea

Middleton on Sea had 59 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 25 Arun areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle Arun area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

PO22, Arun · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Middleton on Sea

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36.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 25Arun rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 19 Apr 37 May 25 Jun 14 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Middleton on Sea. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2644%
anti-social behaviour1424%
public order58%
criminal damage58%
vehicle crime23%
burglary23%
shoplifting12%
theft from the person12%

Middleton on Sea against Arun

TypeMiddleton on Sea per 1,000Middle Arun areaChange
Violence16.223.8▼ 13%
Burglary1.21.9–
Vehicle crime1.22.7–
Anti-social behaviour8.722.2▼ 22%
Theft and robbery1.94.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bognor Regis155.4▲ 7%
Felpham141.3▲ 9%
Climping134▲ 1%
Yapton124.8▼ 5%
Shripney106.7▲ 11%
Elmer40.1▼ 19%
Middleton on Sea36.7▼ 16%
See every Arun area ranked on the crime in Arun page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Middleton on Sea a safe area?

Middleton on Sea had about 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 25 Arun areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Middleton on Sea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and public order (5).