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

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Worthing has less crime — 142 vs 314 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Brighton recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 314 vs 142 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 314 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Brighton 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 (41 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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