Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN15 · West Sussex
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lancing has less crime — 123 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Lancing in February 2026 — 224 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Lancing has more Other theft (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 123 vs 224 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. East Sussex is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lancing had more Other theft. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 224).