Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN6 · West Sussex
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Clayton recorded notably higher crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 59 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10) and Shoplifting (8), while Steyning has more Violence & sexual offences (10) and Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Clayton — 32 vs 59 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Steyning 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 Steyning had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 59).