Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN20 · East Sussex
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 32, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Steyning has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 32 vs 166 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Steyning had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 166).