East Sussex vs Westham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

East Sussex

BN22 · East Sussex

224

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Shoplifting44

Westham

BN24 · East Sussex

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Westham has less crime — 11 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

East Sussex recorded substantially more crime than Westham in February 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 11, a 20.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though East Sussex records significantly more (66 vs 5 incidents). East Sussex sits above the national average for recorded crime while Westham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Sussex or Westham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 11 vs 224 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between East Sussex and Westham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, East Sussex recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 5 in Westham. Overall, Westham had fewer total crimes (11 vs 224).

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