Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN13 · West Sussex
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 100 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Peacehaven in February 2026 — 209 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (19). Peacehaven is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Peacehaven the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 100 vs 209 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Other crime while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 209).