Crime in Rustington East: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in Rustington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rustington East at a glance
- Crime trends in Rustington East
- Types of crime in Rustington East
- Rustington East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rustington East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rustington East
- Population and deprivation in Rustington East
- Questions about crime in Rustington East
- About this data
590 crimes were recorded in Rustington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 187 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rustington East has the 992nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rustington East | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 590 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.9 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,320 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rustington East was highest in the year to July 2026 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (342). Over the whole period it rose 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 590 | 110.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 445 | 83.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 469 | 88.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 397 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 342 | 64.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 373 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 474 | 89.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 453 | 85.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 433 | 81.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rustington East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+99%) and public order (+36%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-69%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 187 | 35.2 | 4.24 | +99% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 30.3 | 1.97 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +32% |
| Public order | 38 | 7.1 | 1.08 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.8 | 0.86 | +15% |
| Robbery | 18 | 3.4 | 2.50 | +1700% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -69% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -60% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.91 | -33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -33% |
Shoplifting in Rustington East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rustington East recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 99% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rustington East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rustington East recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Rustington East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rustington East recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rustington East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rustington East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rustington East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rustington East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rustington East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rustington East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 1700% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rustington East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rustington East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rustington East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rustington East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rustington East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rustington East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rustington East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rustington East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rustington East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rustington East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rustington East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rustington East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rustington East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rustington East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rustington East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rustington East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rustington East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rustington East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rustington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington West | 395 | 48.1 | -57% |
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -78% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | -52% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | -44% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +73% |
| Angmering & Findon | 659 | 54.0 | -51% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | -14% |
| Ferring | 294 | 61.1 | -45% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rustington East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 166 |
| On or near Northcourt Close | 50 |
| On or near Coach House Close | 49 |
| On or near Fittleworth Garden | 37 |
| On or near Fircroft Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Mill Close | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near New Road | 14 |
| On or near B2140 | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rustington East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 37.5% |
| Not recorded | 161 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Rustington East has an estimated population of 5,320. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rustington East sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rustington East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 46.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Rustington East a safe place to live?
Rustington East recorded 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rustington East?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Rustington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rustington East was up 33% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rustington East?
Rustington East is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rustington East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.