Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN17 · West Sussex
251
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 100 vs 251 incidents in February 2026.
Littlehampton recorded substantially more crime than Peacehaven in February 2026 — 251 incidents compared to 100, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Littlehampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Peacehaven has more Other crime (9). Littlehampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Peacehaven is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Littlehampton — 100 vs 251 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Littlehampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peacehaven had more Other crime. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 251).