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

BN12 · West Sussex

119

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Worthing has less crime — 119 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lancing saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in April 2026 (154 vs 119 incidents). 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, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Lancing — 119 vs 154 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Lancing's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) while Worthing's was Violence & sexual offences (53 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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