Peacehaven vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Peacehaven

BN10 · East Sussex

94

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Public order6

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour135
  • Shoplifting57

Peacehaven has less crime — 94 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Peacehaven in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 94, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (57). Peacehaven is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Peacehaven the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peacehaven or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 94 vs 512 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Public order while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 512).

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