Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN43 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BN13 · West Sussex
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 142 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Shoreham-by-Sea in April 2026 (188 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shoreham-by-Sea sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Worthing has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 142 vs 188 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shoreham-by-Sea saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worthing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 188).