Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN25 · East Sussex
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN14 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Seaford has less crime — 89 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Seaford in April 2026 — 142 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaford sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 89 vs 142 incidents. That is 37% 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 142).