Newhaven vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newhaven

BN9 · East Sussex

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Criminal damage & arson14

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 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newhaven saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in April 2026 (178 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 Newhaven or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Newhaven — 119 vs 178 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Newhaven's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (57 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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