Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN7 · East Sussex
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN44 · West Sussex
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 13 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 13, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lewes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Steyning has more Public order (1). 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, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Lewes — 13 vs 127 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lewes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Steyning had more Public order. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 127).