Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN26 · East Sussex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN9 · East Sussex
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Long Man has less crime — 34 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Newhaven recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 34, a 4.0x difference. 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, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Newhaven — 34 vs 137 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Long Man's top crime category was Shoplifting (10 incidents) while Newhaven's was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.