Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN3 · Brighton and Hove
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 92, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brighton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). 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 February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 92 vs 333 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brighton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 333).