Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN21 · East Sussex
574
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 574 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 574 incidents compared to 19, a 30.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (136) and Shoplifting (100), while Henfield has more Public order (4) and Burglary (3). Eastbourne sits above the national average for recorded crime while Henfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 19 vs 574 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Henfield had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 574).