Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 32 incidents in April 2026.
Steyning recorded notably higher crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 32 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Steyning has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Steyning — 18 vs 32 incidents. That is 44% 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 Steyning had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 32).