Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Peacehaven recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 19, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Burglary (3), while Peacehaven has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other crime (9). 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 Peacehaven — 19 vs 100 incidents. That is 81% 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 Peacehaven had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 100).