Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN15 · West Sussex
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lancing has less crime — 154 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Lancing in April 2026 — 257 vs 154 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Lancing has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 154 vs 257 incidents. That is 40% 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 Lancing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 257).