Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN1 · Brighton and Hove
650
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 650 incidents in April 2026.
Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 650 incidents compared to 18, a 36.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107), while Henfield has more Public order (2). Brighton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Henfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 18 vs 650 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brighton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Henfield had more Public order. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 650).