Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN27 · East Sussex
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 116 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Hailsham in April 2026 — 257 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Hailsham has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 116 vs 257 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. East Sussex is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 257).