Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Clayton has less crime — 44 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Rustington recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in February 2026 — 84 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Rustington has more Other theft (7). 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, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 44 vs 84 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rustington had more Other theft. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 84).