Crime Rate in Rustington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rustington West

The total recorded crimes in Rustington West, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rustington West crime rate of 1.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rustington West, encompassing approximately 21,488 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Rustington West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Campbell Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Conbar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sea Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rustington West?

To understand the safety of Rustington West, we need to analyze Rustington West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Rustington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 363 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rustington West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Rustington West had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 301 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rustington West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Rustington West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rustington West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rustington West has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 14th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Rustington West crimes were 363. The crime rate of Rustington West in 2024 was 16.89 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rustington West were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.01 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rustington West)CrimesRank (Rustington West)CrimesRank (Rustington West)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Orchard63 9662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Brookfield29 15369 14291 15
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Rustington West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412
July 202411
June 202434
May 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 202414
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Rustington West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rustington West postcode area is presented below.

1. Campbell Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Conbar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sea Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Claigmar Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Binsted Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hardham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Farm Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cudlow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Vernon Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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