Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN7 · East Sussex
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Hailsham and Lewes recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 126 and 127 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Lewes has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Lewes — 126 vs 127 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Public order while Lewes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 127).