Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN15 · West Sussex
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Lancing saw somewhat more crime than Seaford in February 2026 (123 vs 92 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lancing sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). 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, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Lancing — 92 vs 123 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lancing saw higher rates of Other theft while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 123).