Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN41 · Brighton and Hove
314
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
East Sussex has less crime — 257 vs 314 incidents in April 2026.
Brighton saw somewhat more crime than East Sussex in April 2026 (314 vs 257 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, East Sussex recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 257 vs 314 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.
In April 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) while East Sussex's was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.