Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN18 · West Sussex
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN20 · East Sussex
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 5, a 28.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Eastbourne has more Shoplifting (58) and Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 5 vs 143 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Eastbourne had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 143).