Arundel vs Brighton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Arundel

BN18 · West Sussex

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Brighton

BN1 · Brighton and Hove

517

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences142
  • Anti-social behaviour108
  • Shoplifting84

Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 517 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in February 2026 — 517 incidents compared to 5, a 103.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (1), while Brighton has more Anti-social behaviour (108) and Shoplifting (84). Arundel is below the national average while Brighton is above, making Arundel the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arundel or Brighton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 5 vs 517 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Arundel and Brighton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Brighton had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 517).

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