Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN7 · East Sussex
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 19, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Burglary (3), while Lewes has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and 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, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 19 vs 127 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Henfield saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Lewes had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 127).