Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN42 · West Sussex
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN11 · West Sussex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 201 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Shoreham-by-Sea in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 201, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shoreham-by-Sea sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (57). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 201 vs 512 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shoreham-by-Sea saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 512).