Eastbourne vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN23 · East Sussex

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting20

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Eastbourne has less crime — 143 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Eastbourne in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 143, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (156 vs 50 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, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 143 vs 512 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Eastbourne recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 156 in Worthing. Overall, Eastbourne had fewer total crimes (143 vs 512).

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