Rustington vs Walberton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rustington vs Walberton 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 Rustington safer than Walberton?
Rustington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,032 crimes in the last 12 months. Walberton has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 186 crimes. Walberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rustington vs Walberton?
Rustington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walberton shows -43.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rustington and Walberton?
In Rustington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Walberton, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rustington and Walberton?
Rustington recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walberton recorded 25. 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 Walberton?
Violent crime in Rustington totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Walberton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rustington and Walberton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rustington recorded 803 crimes (now 1,032, a change of +28.5%). Walberton recorded 330 crimes previously (now 186, -43.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rustington and Walberton?
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 32.6% and Walberton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rustington and Walberton?
Rustington falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Walberton 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 Walberton?
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 Walberton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rustington and Walberton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.