Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Seaford recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 19, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Seaford has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Seaford — 19 vs 92 incidents. That is 79% 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 while Seaford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 92).