Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN1 · Brighton and Hove
650
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 89 vs 650 incidents in April 2026.
Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in April 2026 — 650 incidents compared to 89, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (107), while Seaford has more Public order (11). Brighton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 89 vs 650 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Seaford 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 Seaford had more Public order. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 650).