Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN18 · West Sussex
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Rustington recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in February 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 5, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Rustington has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 5 vs 84 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other crime while Rustington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 84).