Broadfield vs Rustington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broadfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rustington Sussex Police

      Broadfield vs Rustington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Sussex Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      26.5% 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 Broadfield
      B Rustington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,383
      782
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      37.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Rustington
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑5%
      194 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓14%
      197 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓1%
      32 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓38%
      44 ↓31%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      21 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓24%
      57 ↑6%
      Drugs
      156 ↑346%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      106 ↓28%
      49 ↓8%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓16%
      148 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓12%
      5 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rustington is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Rustington?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 795 crimes. Rustington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Rustington?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Broadfield and Rustington?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 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 Broadfield and Rustington?

      Broadfield recorded 217 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 Broadfield vs Rustington?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 527 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 Broadfield and Rustington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 1,383 crimes (now 1,371, a change of -0.9%). Rustington recorded 782 crimes previously (now 795, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield 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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Rustington has 37.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Rustington?

      Broadfield 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 Broadfield 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 Broadfield or Rustington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadfield 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.