Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN26 · East Sussex
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN9 · East Sussex
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Long Man has less crime — 37 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Newhaven recorded substantially more crime than Long Man in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 37, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Man sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (4), while Newhaven has more Violence & sexual offences (56) and Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Long Man recorded fewer crimes than Newhaven — 37 vs 178 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Long Man is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Long Man saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Newhaven had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Long Man recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 178).