Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 89 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.
Peacehaven and Rustington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 94 and 89 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Rustington has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 89 vs 94 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Public order while Rustington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 94).