Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 89 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Eastbourne recorded notably higher crime than Rustington in April 2026 — 166 vs 89 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 89 vs 166 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Rustington's was Violence & sexual offences (28 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.