Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 224 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). East Sussex sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 92 vs 224 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 224).