Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN15 · West Sussex
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lancing has less crime — 123 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Hailsham and Lancing recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 126 and 123 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Lancing has more Other theft (11). 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, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Hailsham — 123 vs 126 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Public order while Lancing had more Other theft. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 126).