Rustington Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rustington’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 53.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, though specific crime patterns reveal local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and vehicle crime (12.1%). These figures align with Rustington’s character as a built-up area within Arun, where retail presence and community events likely influence crime trends. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may contribute to fluctuations. For instance, anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during festivals or public events, decreased by 58.3% month-on-month, possibly reflecting fewer gatherings as the year draws to a close. Conversely, vehicle crime surged, tied to increased traffic and retail activity. While the area’s low violent crime rate suggests a generally safe environment, the absence of major spikes in theft or burglary indicates that targeted crime remains limited. This profile illustrates a community where crime is largely contained, with local factors and seasonal rhythms shaping the landscape.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in vehicle crime, which more than doubled from 5 to 15 incidents—a 200% increase—potentially linked to seasonal changes and increased traffic during Black Friday shopping. Robbery also saw a 200% rise, from 1 to 3 cases, though this remains a small absolute number. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 58.3%, possibly reflecting reduced community events or colder weather deterring outdoor gatherings. Shoplifting dropped 47.4% to 10 incidents, a decline that may align with the end of the festive shopping season. Rustington’s violent crime rate—0.9 per 1,000—remains 65% below the UK average, a gap that highlights the area’s comparatively low levels of violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, matches the UK average, suggesting local traffic patterns mirror national trends. These shifts offer residents a nuanced view of local safety, with some categories showing marked volatility while others remain stable.

Rustington's crime rate in November 2025 dropped 13.9% from 3.9 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents compared to October, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime relative to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 299 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in a localised, monthly aggregate. Daily crime counts averaged 4 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical patterns despite seasonal fluctuations. The population context reveals that Rustington’s 37,057 residents experienced 124 total crimes, translating to a rate that is 53.4% below the UK average. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order offences, which fell 58.3% month-on-month, though such drops may partly reflect the transition from autumn to winter, when community events and seasonal activities shift. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-299—offers residents a tangible sense of risk, though it remains significantly lower than the UK’s broader context, where crime rates are consistently higher. This sustained gap underscores Rustington’s relative safety, even as local dynamics like Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night could influence specific crime types.