Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN17 · West Sussex
251
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 251 incidents in February 2026.
Littlehampton recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 251 incidents compared to 92, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Littlehampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Seaford has more Burglary (8). Littlehampton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Seaford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Littlehampton — 92 vs 251 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Littlehampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Seaford had more Burglary. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 251).