Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN43 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Seaford has less crime — 89 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Shoreham-by-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Seaford in April 2026 — 142 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaford sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Shoreham-by-Sea has more Shoplifting (39). 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, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 89 vs 142 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Seaford saw higher rates of Public order while Shoreham-by-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 142).