East Sussex vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

East Sussex

BN22 · East Sussex

257

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Shoplifting53

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 257 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 257 vs 142 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though East Sussex records significantly more (69 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 East Sussex or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 142 vs 257 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. East Sussex is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between East Sussex and Worthing?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, East Sussex recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 41 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (142 vs 257).

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