Steyning vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Steyning

BN44 · West Sussex

32

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Worthing

BN13 · West Sussex

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 32, a 5.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (76 vs 10 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Steyning or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 32 vs 188 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Steyning and Worthing?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Steyning recorded 10 incidents of this type vs 76 in Worthing. Overall, Steyning had fewer total crimes (32 vs 188).

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