Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN42 · West Sussex
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 59, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10) and Shoplifting (8), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Violence & sexual offences (63) and Criminal damage & arson (24). Clayton is below the national average while Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea — 59 vs 201 incidents. That is 71% 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 and Shoplifting while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 201).