Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN7 · East Sussex
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Lewes recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 32, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lewes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Steyning has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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 Lewes — 32 vs 144 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lewes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Steyning had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 144).