Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN24 · East Sussex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Westham has less crime — 11 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Rustington recorded substantially more crime than Westham in February 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 11, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Westham has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Rustington — 11 vs 84 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Westham 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 Westham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Westham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 84).