Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
East Sussex recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 18, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Henfield has more Public order (2). East Sussex sits above the national average for recorded crime while Henfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 18 vs 257 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Henfield had more Public order. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 257).