Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN24 · East Sussex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Westham has less crime — 11 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Henfield recorded notably higher crime than Westham in February 2026 — 19 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Burglary (3), while Westham has more Shoplifting (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Henfield — 11 vs 19 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Westham 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 Westham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Westham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 19).