Clayton vs Newtimber — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Clayton

BN6 · West Sussex

46

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting6

Newtimber

BN45 · West Sussex

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft2
  • Other crime1

Newtimber has less crime — 7 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Clayton recorded substantially more crime than Newtimber in February 2026 — 46 incidents compared to 7, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Shoplifting (6), while Newtimber has more Other theft (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton or Newtimber safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtimber recorded fewer crimes than Clayton — 7 vs 46 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Newtimber is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Clayton and Newtimber?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Newtimber had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, Newtimber recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 46).

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