Hellingly vs Rustington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hellingly vs Rustington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hellingly safer than Rustington?
Hellingly has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 670 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 Hellingly vs Rustington?
Hellingly shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — 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 Hellingly and Rustington?
In Hellingly, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 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 Hellingly and Rustington?
Hellingly recorded 134 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 Hellingly vs Rustington?
Violent crime in Hellingly totalled 296 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 Hellingly and Rustington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hellingly recorded 696 crimes (now 670, a change of -3.7%). Rustington recorded 782 crimes previously (now 795, +1.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hellingly 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. Hellingly has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Rustington has 37.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hellingly and Rustington?
Hellingly 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 Hellingly 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 Hellingly or Rustington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hellingly and Rustington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.