Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN5 · West Sussex
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN12 · West Sussex
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Henfield has less crime — 18 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Henfield in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 18, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henfield sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Worthing has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 18 vs 119 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Henfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Henfield saw higher rates of Public order while Worthing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Henfield recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 119).