Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN44 · West Sussex
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN14 · West Sussex
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Steyning has less crime — 32 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Steyning in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 32, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Steyning sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (20). 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, Steyning recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 32 vs 142 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Steyning is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Steyning saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Steyning recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 142).