Lancing vs Shoreham-by-Sea — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lancing

BN15 · West Sussex

154

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN42 · West Sussex

201

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour56
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Lancing has less crime — 154 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shoreham-by-Sea saw somewhat more crime than Lancing in April 2026 (201 vs 154 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lancing or Shoreham-by-Sea safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 154 vs 201 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Shoreham-by-Sea is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea?

In April 2026, Lancing's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) while Shoreham-by-Sea's was Violence & sexual offences (63 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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