Sussex Police
South East region. Headquarters: Lewes.
- Airport policing
- Coastal policing
- Night-time economy
Sussex Police serves approximately 1.7 million people across two counties with a combined coastline of over 100 miles. Brighton and Hove is a diverse and busy city with a significant night-time economy, while the surrounding counties are predominantly rural with market towns and coastal communities. Sussex works in a strategic alliance with Surrey Police and has significant responsibilities around Gatwick Airport, one of Europe's busiest airports.
Area Covered
Sussex Police covers the counties of East Sussex and West Sussex, including the cities of Brighton and Hove, and major towns such as Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Crawley, and Chichester. The county has an extensive Channel coastline.
Last updated 24 September 2026
