Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN15 · West Sussex
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Lancing recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 32, a 4.8x difference. 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, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Lancing — 32 vs 154 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Lancing's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) while Steyning's was Violence & sexual offences (10 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.