Shoreham-by-Sea vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN42 · West Sussex

201

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour56
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Worthing

BN12 · West Sussex

119

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Worthing has less crime — 119 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shoreham-by-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 201 vs 119 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreham-by-Sea or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Shoreham-by-Sea — 119 vs 201 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Shoreham-by-Sea is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded 63 incidents of this type vs 53 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (119 vs 201).

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