Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN12 · West Sussex
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 103 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Rustington in February 2026 (103 vs 84 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (12). 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 Worthing — 84 vs 103 incidents. That is 18% 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 103).