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

BN13 · West Sussex

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Shoreham-by-Sea has less crime — 142 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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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 188 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.

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

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).

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