Rustington vs Seaford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Rustington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Seaford Central Sussex Police

      Rustington vs Seaford Central Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rustington
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Seaford Central
      Sussex Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rustington
      B Seaford Central
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      795
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      782
      502
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rustington
      B Seaford Central
      Violent Crime
      194 ↓13%
      110 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑43%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓35%
      15 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓31%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      21 ↓36%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑6%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      49 ↓8%
      46 ↑7%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      148 ↑21%
      123 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓44%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑33%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Seaford Central is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rustington safer than Seaford Central?

      Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaford Central has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Seaford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rustington vs Seaford Central?

      Rustington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaford Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rustington and Seaford Central?

      In Rustington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (197 incidents). In Seaford Central, it is Shoplifting (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rustington and Seaford Central?

      Rustington recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaford Central recorded 69. 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 Rustington vs Seaford Central?

      Violent crime in Rustington totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Seaford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rustington recorded 782 crimes (now 795, a change of +1.7%). Seaford Central recorded 502 crimes previously (now 444, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rustington and Seaford Central?

      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. Rustington has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Seaford Central has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rustington and Seaford Central?

      Rustington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Seaford Central 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 Rustington and Seaford Central?

      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 Rustington or Seaford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rustington and Seaford Central. 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.