Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN7 · East Sussex
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Lewes recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 144 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Lewes has more Violence & sexual offences (43). 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 Lewes — 59 vs 144 incidents. That is 59% 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 while Lewes had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 144).