Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN42 · West Sussex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Henfield has less crime — 19 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in February 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 19, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Burglary (3), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Shoplifting (23) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Shoreham-by-Sea — 19 vs 166 incidents. That is 89% 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 Shoreham-by-Sea had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 166).