Eastbourne vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Violence & sexual offences37

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour135
  • Shoplifting57

Eastbourne has less crime — 166 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Eastbourne in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 166, a 3.1x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbourne or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 166 vs 512 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Worthing's was Violence & sexual offences (156 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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