Clayton vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Clayton

BN6 · West Sussex

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order10
  • Shoplifting8

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Clayton has less crime — 59 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Clayton in April 2026 — 142 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clayton sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Worthing has more Violence & sexual offences (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 59 vs 142 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Clayton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clayton saw higher rates of Public order while Worthing had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Clayton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 142).

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