Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN3 · Brighton and Hove
331
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 331 incidents in February 2026.
Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Rustington in February 2026 — 331 incidents compared to 84, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), while Rustington has more Other theft (7). Brighton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rustington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 84 vs 331 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brighton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rustington had more Other theft. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 331).