Angmering vs Rustington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Angmering Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rustington Sussex Police

      Angmering vs Rustington Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Angmering
      Sussex Police
      540 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rustington
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Angmering
      B Rustington
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      540
      795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      460
      782
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      37.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Angmering
      B Rustington
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑21%
      194 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑35%
      197 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓21%
      32 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓19%
      44 ↓31%
      Burglary
      20 ↓5%
      21 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑7%
      57 ↑6%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      38 ↑15%
      49 ↓8%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      148 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      5 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓35%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Angmering safer than Rustington?

      Angmering has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 540 crimes in the last 12 months. Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 795 crimes. Angmering scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Angmering vs Rustington?

      Angmering shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rustington shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Angmering and Rustington?

      In Angmering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Rustington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Angmering and Rustington?

      Angmering recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rustington recorded 197. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Angmering vs Rustington?

      Violent crime in Angmering totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Rustington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Angmering and Rustington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Angmering recorded 460 crimes (now 540, a change of +17.4%). Rustington recorded 782 crimes previously (now 795, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Angmering and Rustington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Angmering has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Rustington has 37.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Angmering and Rustington?

      Angmering falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rustington is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Angmering and Rustington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Angmering or Rustington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Angmering and Rustington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.