Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN11 · West Sussex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Seaford has less crime — 89 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 89, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaford sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (57). Seaford is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Seaford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 89 vs 512 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Seaford saw higher rates of Public order while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 512).