Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Seaford recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 32, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaford sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Steyning has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Seaford — 32 vs 89 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Steyning 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 Steyning had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 89).