Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN12 · West Sussex
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rustington has less crime — 89 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Rustington in April 2026 (119 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Worthing has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 89 vs 119 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rustington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worthing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 119).