Crime in Rustington West: statistics, rates and trends
395 crimes were recorded in Rustington West in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rustington West at a glance
- Crime trends in Rustington West
- Types of crime in Rustington West
- Rustington West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rustington West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rustington West
- Population and deprivation in Rustington West
- Questions about crime in Rustington West
- About this data
395 crimes were recorded in Rustington West in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rustington West has the 3,103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rustington West | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 395 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,210 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rustington West was highest in the year to July 2021 (423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (326). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 395 | 48.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 44.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 326 | 39.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 394 | 48.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 369 | 44.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 423 | 51.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 365 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 382 | 46.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 418 | 50.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rustington West 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+66%) and shoplifting (+51%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +66% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 6.5 | 0.78 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +3% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +17% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -55% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -27% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +40% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.54 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.30 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rustington West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rustington West recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rustington West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rustington West recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rustington West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rustington West recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rustington West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rustington West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rustington West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rustington West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rustington West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rustington West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rustington West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rustington West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rustington West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rustington West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rustington West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rustington West recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rustington West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rustington West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rustington West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rustington West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rustington West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rustington West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rustington West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rustington West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rustington West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rustington West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rustington West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington East | 590 | 110.9 | +131% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | +11% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | +30% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +298% |
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -49% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +98% |
| Angmering & Findon | 659 | 54.0 | +12% |
| Ferring | 294 | 61.1 | +27% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Claigmar Road | 37 |
| On or near Vernon Close | 34 |
| On or near The Street | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Sea Road | 15 |
| On or near Arun Close | 12 |
| On or near Manor Road | 11 |
| On or near Conbar Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Brookenbee Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rustington West 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 | 149 | 37.7% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 23.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Rustington West has an estimated population of 8,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rustington West sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rustington West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% |
| Social rented homes | 3.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Rustington West a safe place to live?
Rustington West recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Rustington West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rustington West was up 9% on the year before: 395 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rustington West?
Rustington West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.