Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 89 vs 116 incidents in April 2026.
Hailsham saw somewhat more crime than Rustington in April 2026 (116 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Rustington has more Shoplifting (18). 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 Hailsham — 89 vs 116 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rustington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 116).