Henfield vs Peacehaven — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Henfield

BN5 · West Sussex

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Public order2

Peacehaven

BN10 · East Sussex

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Public order6

Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 94 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Peacehaven recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 18, a 5.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Peacehaven records significantly more (45 vs 6 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Henfield or Peacehaven safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 18 vs 94 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Henfield and Peacehaven?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Henfield recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 45 in Peacehaven. Overall, Henfield had fewer total crimes (18 vs 94).

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