East Sussex vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

East Sussex

BN22 · East Sussex

224

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Shoplifting44

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting28

Worthing has less crime — 141 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

East Sussex recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in February 2026 — 224 vs 141 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though East Sussex records significantly more (66 vs 33 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 February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than East Sussex — 141 vs 224 incidents. That is 37% 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 February 2026, East Sussex recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 33 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (141 vs 224).

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