Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN10 · East Sussex
94
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.
Peacehaven recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 94 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Peacehaven has more Violence & sexual offences (45). 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, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 59 vs 94 incidents. That is 37% 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 Shoplifting while Peacehaven had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 94).