Brighton vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Brighton

BN3 · Brighton and Hove

398

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences128
  • Anti-social behaviour79
  • Shoplifting35

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting20

Worthing has less crime — 142 vs 398 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Brighton recorded substantially more crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 398 incidents compared to 142, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Brighton records significantly more (128 vs 41 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Brighton — 142 vs 398 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Brighton is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Brighton recorded 128 incidents of this type vs 41 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (142 vs 398).

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