Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN17 · West Sussex
251
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 251 incidents in February 2026.
Littlehampton recorded notably higher crime than Hailsham in February 2026 — 251 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Littlehampton has more Shoplifting (25). 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 Littlehampton — 126 vs 251 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Littlehampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Public order while Littlehampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 251).