Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN43 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 18, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Shoplifting (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 18 vs 142 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Henfield saw higher rates of Public order while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 142).