Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Clayton recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 18, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Henfield has more Violence & sexual offences (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Clayton — 18 vs 59 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Henfield had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 59).