Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN42 · West Sussex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Clayton has less crime — 46 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Clayton in February 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 46, a 3.6x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 46 vs 166 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Clayton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) while Shoreham-by-Sea's was Violence & sexual offences (71 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.