Lancing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lancing

BN15 · West Sussex

123

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Other theft11

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

492

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour97
  • Shoplifting81

Lancing has less crime — 123 vs 492 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Lancing in February 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 123, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lancing sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (81). 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 February 2026 Police data, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 123 vs 492 incidents. That is 75% 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 February 2026, Lancing saw higher rates of Other theft while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 492).

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