Peacehaven vs Steyning — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Peacehaven

BN10 · East Sussex

100

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other crime9

Steyning

BN44 · West Sussex

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Public order1

Steyning has less crime — 13 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peacehaven recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 13, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Steyning has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peacehaven or Steyning safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Peacehaven — 13 vs 100 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Peacehaven and Steyning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Other crime while Steyning had more Public order. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 100).

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