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

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting20

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (142) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 142 and 142 incidents respectively. 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?

Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (142 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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 41 in Worthing. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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