Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN21 · East Sussex
574
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hailsham has less crime — 126 vs 574 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne recorded substantially more crime than Hailsham in February 2026 — 574 incidents compared to 126, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (100), while Hailsham has more Public order (14). 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, Hailsham recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 126 vs 574 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Eastbourne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hailsham had more Public order. Overall, Hailsham recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 574).