Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN26 · East Sussex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Long Man recorded notably higher crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 34 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Burglary (3), while Long Man has more Shoplifting (10) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Long Man — 19 vs 34 incidents. That is 44% 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 Long Man had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 34).