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

BN13 · West Sussex

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Newhaven has less crime — 178 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newhaven and Worthing recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 178 and 188 incidents respectively. 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, Newhaven recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 178 vs 188 incidents. That is 5% 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 (76 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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