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

BN13 · West Sussex

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Lancing has less crime — 154 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Lancing in April 2026 (188 vs 154 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, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 154 vs 188 incidents. That is 18% 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 (76 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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