Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Rustington and Seaford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 84 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). 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 Seaford — 84 vs 92 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rustington saw higher rates of Other theft while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 92).