Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN26 · East Sussex
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Long Man has less crime — 37 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Clayton recorded notably higher crime than Long Man in April 2026 — 59 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Long Man has more Other theft (4). 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, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Clayton — 37 vs 59 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Long Man 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 Long Man had more Other theft. Overall, Long Man recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 59).