Lancing vs Rustington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lancing

BN15 · West Sussex

123

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Other theft11

Rustington

BN16 · West Sussex

84

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Other theft7

Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lancing saw somewhat more crime than Rustington in February 2026 (123 vs 84 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lancing or Rustington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Lancing — 84 vs 123 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lancing and Rustington?

In February 2026, Lancing's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (38 incidents) while Rustington's was Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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