Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Hailsham in February 2026 — 224 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Hailsham has more Public order (14). 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, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 126 vs 224 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. East Sussex is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Public order. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 224).