Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Rustington recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 89 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Rustington has more Violence & sexual offences (28). 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, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 59 vs 89 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Public order while Rustington had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 89).