Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Hailsham saw somewhat more crime than Seaford in February 2026 (126 vs 92 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). 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, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Hailsham — 92 vs 126 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Public order while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 126).