Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN17 · West Sussex
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Littlehampton recorded substantially more crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 59, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Littlehampton has more Violence & sexual offences (94). Clayton is below the national average while Littlehampton is above, making Clayton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Littlehampton — 59 vs 262 incidents. That is 77% 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 Littlehampton had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 262).