Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN15 · West Sussex
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Lancing recorded substantially more crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 59, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10) and Shoplifting (8), while Lancing has more Violence & sexual offences (45) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Lancing — 59 vs 154 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Lancing had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 154).