Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne and Hailsham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 143 and 126 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Hailsham has more Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 126 vs 143 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Public order. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 143).