Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Peacehaven saw somewhat more crime than Rustington in February 2026 (100 vs 84 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Other crime (9), 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, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 84 vs 100 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Other crime while Rustington had more Other theft. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 100).