Arundel vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Arundel

BN18 · West Sussex

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft1

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour135
  • Shoplifting57

Arundel has less crime — 5 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Arundel in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 5, a 102.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arundel sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Worthing has more Anti-social behaviour (135) and Shoplifting (57). Arundel is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Arundel the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arundel or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Arundel recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 5 vs 512 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Arundel is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Arundel and Worthing?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arundel saw higher rates of Other theft while Worthing had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Arundel recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 512).

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