Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN23 · East Sussex
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN15 · West Sussex
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lancing has less crime — 123 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Eastbourne saw somewhat more crime than Lancing in February 2026 (177 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eastbourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), 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 Eastbourne — 123 vs 177 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eastbourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lancing had more Other theft. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 177).