Polegate South vs Rustington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Polegate South 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 Polegate South safer than Rustington?
Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 795 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Polegate South vs Rustington?
Polegate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — 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 Polegate South and Rustington?
In Polegate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 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 Polegate South and Rustington?
Polegate South recorded 14 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 Polegate South vs Rustington?
Violent crime in Polegate South totalled 44 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 Polegate South and Rustington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Polegate South recorded 78 crimes (now 91, a change of +16.7%). Rustington recorded 782 crimes previously (now 795, +1.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Polegate South 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. Polegate South has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Rustington has 37.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Polegate South and Rustington?
Polegate South 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 Polegate South 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 Polegate South or Rustington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Polegate South and Rustington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.