Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Rustington in February 2026 — 143 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Rustington has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 84 vs 143 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rustington had more Other theft. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 143).