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

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Worthing has less crime — 142 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in April 2026 (166 vs 142 incidents). 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, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 142 vs 166 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

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 (41 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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