Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN22 · East Sussex
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN13 · West Sussex
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Worthing has less crime — 188 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
East Sussex saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in April 2026 (257 vs 188 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: East Sussex sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Worthing has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 188 vs 257 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. East Sussex is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, East Sussex saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worthing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Worthing recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 257).