Rustington vs Southwick Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Rustington Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Southwick Green Sussex Police

      Rustington vs Southwick Green Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rustington
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Southwick Green
      Sussex Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rustington
      B Southwick Green
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      795
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      782
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rustington
      B Southwick Green
      Violent Crime
      194 ↓13%
      87 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑43%
      45 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓35%
      21 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓31%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      21 ↓36%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑6%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      49 ↓8%
      30 ↑58%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      6
      Shoplifting
      148 ↑21%
      45 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓44%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑33%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southwick Green is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 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 Southwick Green?

      Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Southwick Green has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Southwick Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rustington vs Southwick Green?

      Rustington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southwick Green shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rustington and Southwick Green?

      In Rustington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (197 incidents). In Southwick Green, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rustington and Southwick Green?

      Rustington recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southwick Green recorded 45. 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 Southwick Green?

      Violent crime in Rustington totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Southwick Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rustington and Southwick Green 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%). Southwick Green recorded 344 crimes previously (now 317, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rustington and Southwick Green?

      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 Southwick Green has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rustington and Southwick Green?

      Rustington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Southwick Green 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 Southwick Green?

      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 Southwick Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rustington and Southwick Green. 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.