Brighton vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Brighton

BN41 · Brighton and Hove

314

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour93
  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting43

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Brighton has less crime — 314 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Brighton in April 2026 — 512 vs 314 incidents. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brighton recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 314 vs 512 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Brighton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) while Worthing's was Violence & sexual offences (156 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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