Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN18 · West Sussex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Rustington recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 5, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Rustington has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 5 vs 89 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other theft while Rustington had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 89).