Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN17 · West Sussex
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Littlehampton recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 32, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Littlehampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Steyning has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Littlehampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Steyning is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Littlehampton — 32 vs 262 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Littlehampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Steyning had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 262).