Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN8 · East Sussex
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringmer has less crime — 2 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Rustington recorded substantially more crime than Ringmer in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 2, a 44.5x difference. 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, Ringmer recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 2 vs 89 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Ringmer is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ringmer's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) while Rustington's was Violence & sexual offences (28 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.