Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN45 · West Sussex
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newtimber has less crime — 7 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).