Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN2 · Brighton and Hove
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN42 · West Sussex
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 201 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
Brighton recorded notably higher crime than Shoreham-by-Sea in April 2026 — 332 vs 201 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 201 vs 332 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brighton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 332).