Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN7 · East Sussex
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 116 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Lewes saw somewhat more crime than Hailsham in April 2026 (144 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Lewes has more Shoplifting (23). 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, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 116 vs 144 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lewes had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 144).