Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN2 · Brighton and Hove
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Brighton recorded notably higher crime than Hailsham in February 2026 — 286 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Hailsham has more Public order (14). 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, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 126 vs 286 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brighton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Public order. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 286).