Brighton vs Newtimber — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Brighton

BN1 · Brighton and Hove

650

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences157
  • Anti-social behaviour151
  • Shoplifting107

Newtimber

BN45 · West Sussex

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Newtimber has less crime — 1 vs 650 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Newtimber in April 2026 — 650 incidents compared to 1, a 650.0x difference. Brighton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newtimber is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton or Newtimber safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newtimber recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 1 vs 650 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Newtimber is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (157 incidents) while Newtimber's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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