Shoreham-by-Sea vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting39
  • Anti-social behaviour32

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour135
  • Shoplifting57

Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 142 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Shoreham-by-Sea in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 142, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (156 vs 42 incidents). 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, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 142 vs 512 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Worthing 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 42 incidents of this type vs 156 in Worthing. Overall, Shoreham-by-Sea had fewer total crimes (142 vs 512).

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