Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN44 · West Sussex
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 13 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).