Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN43 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 142 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Violence & sexual offences (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 59 vs 142 incidents. That is 58% 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 while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 142).