Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN11 · West Sussex
492
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 492 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Rustington in February 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 84, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (81). Rustington is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Rustington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 84 vs 492 incidents. That is 83% 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 Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 492).