Lancing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lancing

BN15 · West Sussex

154

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Lancing has less crime — 154 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Lancing in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 154, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lancing sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (57). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lancing or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 154 vs 512 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lancing saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 512).

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